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P975 MLT

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

194,526 mi
Last recorded194,526 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP975 MLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 194,526 miles

brake pipes corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 21 Apr 2010 180,582 miles

brake pipes corroded

osr tyre worn on edge

slight play in osf anti roll links

Pass 28 Mar 2009 169,406 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 169,345 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 158,397 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 158,397 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nsf tyre on 1.6mm + nail in tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2007 150,931 miles

all indecators slightly white

brake pipes slightly corroded

crack in screen

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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P975 MLT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon 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 P975 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.

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What year was P975 MLT registered?

P975 MLT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 1996.

Is P975 MLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P975 MLT 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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