1996 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · P326 YRU
1996 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 19 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 77,663 miles. MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,663 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
P326 YRU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/11/2023
- 77,663 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P326 YRU Mileage History
- 15/11/202173,184 mi
- 14/11/202275,480 mi+2,296 mi
- 14/11/202275,480 mi
- 22/11/202377,663 mi+2,183 mi
- 22/11/202377,663 mi
Average of roughly 2,219 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
P326 YRU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo V40 (P326 YRU) between November 2021 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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