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P906 VAP

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,143 mi
Last recorded129,143 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP906 VAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2014 129,143 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 129,091 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 121,645 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 110,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 102,514 miles

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

SILLS COVERED BY PLASTIC

Pass 23 Sep 2010 91,689 miles

plastic covers partially covering bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe next to fuel tank

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,306 miles

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

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to fuel tank

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 8 Sep 2009 83,306 miles

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipe adjacent to fuel tank

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 17 Sep 2008 70,545 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,545 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2007 65,794 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,794 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 62,552 miles

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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P906 VAP is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P906 VAP, 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 P906 VAP registered?

P906 VAP is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P906 VAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P906 VAP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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