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P990 MRK

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 MRK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2009 95,423 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 82,428 miles

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ARE JUST PASSABLE

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPE

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW AND OUTER WALL PERISHING

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

O/S OUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Fail 12 Mar 2008 82,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN ARE JUST PASSABLE

DAMPNESS AROUND POWER STEERING PIPE

FRONT NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

N/S REAR TYRE INNER EDGE VERY LOW AND OUTER WALL PERISHING

O/S OF FRONT BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

O/S OUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW

Pass 12 Mar 2007 68,924 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Mar 2007 68,921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 61,029 miles

excessive travel at handbrake

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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P990 MRK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P990 MRK, 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 P990 MRK registered?

P990 MRK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P990 MRK safe to buy?

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