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P961 MLT

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,259 mi
Last recorded143,259 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP961 MLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2012 143,259 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 135,384 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 135,384 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 142,499 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 135,714 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 May 2007 126,722 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 126,722 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 115,937 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 115,937 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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P961 MLT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P961 MLT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P961 MLT registered?

P961 MLT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P961 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P961 MLT shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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