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P897 GNF

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,806 mi
Last recorded106,806 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP897 GNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 106,806 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 98,363 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,610 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 90,898 miles

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

N/S/R/Inner tail light inop

Fail 4 Nov 2009 90,898 miles

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

N/S/R/Inner tail light inop

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 85,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise hand brake at 24% min standard 16%

advise nearside front road wheel has a slight brake bind

advise offside rear light lense cracked

advise rear brake pads due for replacement

Fail 5 Nov 2008 85,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise hand brake at 24% min standard 16%

advise nearside front road wheel has a slight brake bind

advise offside rear light lense cracked

advise rear brake pads due for replacement

Pass 2 Nov 2007 77,961 miles

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

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

advise rear bumper damaged slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2007 77,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

advise rear bumper damaged slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2006 71,237 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 71,194 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise rear bumper broken

power steering pipe rubbing on water pipe

Pass 24 Oct 2005 63,302 miles

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

Metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

Offside front wheel is buckled

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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P897 GNF is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P897 GNF, 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 P897 GNF registered?

P897 GNF is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P897 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P897 GNF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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