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T616 NKK

1996 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,776 mi
Last recorded201,776 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT616 NKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 201,776 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corroded exhaust system

cracked front no plate

Pass 31 May 2011 187,940 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2006 118,387 miles

exhaust system started to corrode

handbrake efficiency on limit

o/s/f tyre close to limit

slight ridge on front brake discs

wiper blades smear

Fail 23 Jan 2006 118,387 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

exhaust system started to corrode

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake discs corroding

slight ridge on front brake discs

wiper blades smear

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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T616 NKK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,588cc 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 T616 NKK, 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 T616 NKK registered?

T616 NKK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 1996.

Is T616 NKK safe to buy?

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