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P878 CJB

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,448 mi
Last recorded94,448 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP878 CJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2013 94,448 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 94,448 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 92,771 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 90,809 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 90,809 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 89,432 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 87,185 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 87,185 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 84,432 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 84,432 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,337 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 77,884 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 73,758 miles

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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P878 CJB is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 P878 CJB, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P878 CJB registered?

P878 CJB is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P878 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P878 CJB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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