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P919 LOT

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,040 mi
Last recorded196,040 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 LOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 196,040 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 196,040 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 188,374 miles

brake discs wearing,exhaust slight leaks,nearside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts,nearside rear wheel slight damaged,suspension components+brake pipes corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2019 188,364 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

brake discs wearing,exhaust slight leaks,nearside front tyre wearing on edges+cuts,nearside rear wheel slight damaged,suspension components+brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2018 178,429 miles

Front suspension rust.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( bulk head section ). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall deep cut.

Offside wiper blade smears screen.

Fail 1 Aug 2018 178,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension rust.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( bulk head section ). (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall deep cut.

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside wiper blade smears screen.

Pass 14 Aug 2017 171,576 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

front brake pads wearing thin

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre wearing uneven

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

underside corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2017 171,576 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

front brake pads wearing thin

gearbox oil leak

offside front tyre wearing uneven

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively offside and nearside (3.7.B.3)

underside corrosion

Pass 16 Aug 2016 164,159 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

service brake efficiency only just met (%55)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Fail 11 Aug 2016 164,159 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

service brake efficiency only just met (%55)

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 13 Aug 2015 156,206 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

front to rear brake pipe corroded

nearside front sidelamp dim

Pass 13 Aug 2014 148,248 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 138,491 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 129,977 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

advise o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Sep 2011 123,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 112,827 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 101,516 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 101,514 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp beam image and light output deteriorating.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,452 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside headlamp beam pattern deteriorating.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 83,825 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 72,628 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 72,628 miles

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

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

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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P919 LOT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P919 LOT, 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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P919 LOT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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