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P879 CJB

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,850 mi
Last recorded149,850 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 CJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 149,850 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 141,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advanced wear in both front brake discs and pads(brake check recomended)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 137,646 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 133,907 miles

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 14 Nov 2008 133,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

wear in both front brake discs

Fail 19 Nov 2007 130,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 130,456 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 126,660 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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P879 CJB is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P879 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 P879 CJB registered?

P879 CJB is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 1996.

Is P879 CJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 CJB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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