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P930 RWU

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

123,416 mi
Last recorded123,416 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 RWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 123,416 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 123,416 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 116,461 miles

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

covers under vehicle

exhaust corroded an weak

oil leak on engine

Fail 6 Oct 2011 116,458 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

covers under vehicle

exhaust corroded an weak

oil leak on engine

Pass 7 Oct 2010 107,925 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 107,882 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 102,510 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 102,453 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 96,287 miles

near side front side light dull

wiper switch sticking slightly

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,865 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 86,865 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 79,055 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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P930 RWU is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P930 RWU, 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 P930 RWU registered?

P930 RWU is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 1996.

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