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P885 DOH

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,098 mi
Last recorded86,098 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP885 DOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,098 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front side marker lamp lens missing

Fail 9 Jul 2013 86,098 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front indicator lens damaged

offside front side marker lamp lens missing

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,652 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 79,667 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 79,667 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 75,389 miles

Damage to nearside door mirror

Small rip in offside and nearside wiper blades

Fail 5 Jul 2010 75,387 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Damage to nearside door mirror.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and offside wiper blades split.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 70,625 miles

nail in off side front and near side rear tyres

near side wing mirror loose

windscreen blade split on the off side

Fail 8 Jul 2009 70,625 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nail in off side front and near side rear tyres

near side wing mirror loose

windscreen blade split on the off side

Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,190 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 66,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,066 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light damage to front screen

nearside front tyre slight cut side wall

offside front flasher lamp damage

offside side marcker lamp damage

Pass 17 Jul 2006 57,375 miles

nearside front tyre low ...2mm

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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P885 DOH is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P885 DOH, 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 P885 DOH registered?

P885 DOH is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 1996.

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