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P876 NLX

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,196 mi
Last recorded182,196 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 NLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 182,196 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 182,196 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r have nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 176,707 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 176,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 169,676 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 162,081 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 162,081 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 156,207 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 142,878 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 130,482 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 130,052 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P876 NLX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P876 NLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P876 NLX registered?

P876 NLX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P876 NLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P876 NLX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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