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P8 AGB

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,093 mi
Last recorded184,093 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 AGB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2009 184,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 175,895 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 165,951 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 153,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 153,841 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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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P8 AGB is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P8 AGB, 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 P8 AGB registered?

P8 AGB is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P8 AGB safe to buy?

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