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P903 GNF

1996 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

185,588 mi
Last recorded185,588 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP903 GNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 185,588 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded and scored

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 11 Jun 2009 185,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pedal anti slip pad worn on edge

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside rear brake disc corroded and scored

offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2007 171,872 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

offside front tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2007 171,872 miles

nearside front tyre wall slight damage

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2006 161,768 miles

advisory items the same as previous sheet

Fail 3 Aug 2006 161,768 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

scratch on screen

Fail 20 Feb 2006 158,481 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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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P903 GNF is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P903 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 P903 GNF registered?

P903 GNF is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P903 GNF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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