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P997 NKO

1996 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,572 mi
Last recorded171,572 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 NKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 171,572 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 166,805 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 166,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 160,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 153,632 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 143,660 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 143,660 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 129,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 122,707 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 113,654 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 113,654 miles

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

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

play to steering rack o/s

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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P997 NKO is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P997 NKO, 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 P997 NKO registered?

P997 NKO is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P997 NKO safe to buy?

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