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P952 PHR

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,183 mi
Last recorded109,183 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP952 PHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 109,183 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 108,323 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 108,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 106,614 miles

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE †CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 103,298 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 103,292 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2005 99,966 miles

O/S WIPER RUBBER SPLIT †CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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P952 PHR is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P952 PHR, 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 P952 PHR registered?

P952 PHR is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P952 PHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P952 PHR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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