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P998 MLT

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

129,126 mi
Last recorded129,126 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP998 MLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 129,126 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 129,125 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 123,466 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 123,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 121,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 121,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,446 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 115,145 miles

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

Nearside Front SLIGHTLY CRACKED

Pass 8 Dec 2014 112,927 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 112,908 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 111,795 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 111,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,243 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 110,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,578 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 109,568 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 108,703 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 106,230 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 106,188 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Dec 2008 101,102 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 94,598 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 88,624 miles

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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P998 MLT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 P998 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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P998 MLT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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