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P984 ATH

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,306 mi
Last recorded150,306 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP984 ATH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 150,306 miles

1 x front to rear brake pipe has had poor quality replacement ( does not follow the original routing for the vehicle )

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

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

windscreen starting to de-laminate in zone c

Fail 2 Sep 2008 150,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS

1 x front to rear brake pipe has had poor quality replacement ( does not follow the original routing for the vehicle )

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

n/s/r/inner side lamp not working

windscreen starting to de-laminate in zone c

Pass 17 Sep 2007 147,797 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 142,534 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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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P984 ATH is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P984 ATH, 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 P984 ATH registered?

P984 ATH is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P984 ATH safe to buy?

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