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P87 LTW

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,614 mi
Last recorded177,614 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 LTW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 177,614 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 177,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 170,731 miles

raer brake pipes corrodeing

slight play in n/s/r antiroll links rubbers

Fail 2 Jul 2009 170,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

raer brake pipes corrodeing

slight play in n/s/r antiroll links rubbers

Pass 19 Jun 2008 159,821 miles

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

slight play antiroll bar rubbers

Fail 16 Jun 2008 159,770 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play antiroll bar rubbers

Pass 15 Jul 2006 143,081 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 143,080 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P87 LTW is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P87 LTW, 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 P87 LTW registered?

P87 LTW is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 1996.

Is P87 LTW safe to buy?

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