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P970 APJ

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

100,208 mi
Last recorded100,208 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 APJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,208 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 100,208 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light High level (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,493 miles

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

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

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

offside inner sill corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 98,004 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode a little

Some judder on offside front brake

Fail 6 Jan 2015 98,004 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipes starting to corrode a little

Some judder on offside front brake

Pass 15 Jan 2014 95,351 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 95,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 93,301 miles

Brake discs a little corroded on edges

Brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Corrosion starting in both sills

Small chuff on exhaust tailbox joint

Some brake judder on offside front and nearside rear brakes

Fail 17 Dec 2012 93,301 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake discs a little corroded on edges

Brake hose ferrules a little corroded

Corrosion starting in both sills

Front tyres worn on edges to minimum 1.6mm tread depth

Small chuff on exhaust tailbox joint

Some brake judder on offside front and nearside rear brakes

Fail 10 Jan 2012 90,936 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Front brake discs a little corroded and slight judder on offside

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Slight chuff on exhaust tailbox joint

Some corrosin starting on brake flexi hose ferrules

Some play/wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,936 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edges

Front brake discs a little corroded and slight judder on offside

Slight chuff on exhaust tailbox joint

Some corrosin starting on brake flexi hose ferrules

Some play/wear in both front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jan 2011 88,247 miles

Brake pipes into flexi hoses starting to corrode a little

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

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

Sills starting to corrode a little especially the offside

Fail 12 Jan 2011 88,247 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipes into flexi hoses starting to corrode a little

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

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

Sills starting to corrode a little especially the offside

Pass 15 Jan 2010 84,611 miles

Exhaust tailbox joint a little corroded

Rear metal brake pipes into flexi hoses a little corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2009 82,031 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 79,715 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 79,715 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 77,186 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 77,186 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P970 APJ is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P970 APJ, 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 P970 APJ registered?

P970 APJ is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 1996.

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