1996 Volvo V40 1.7L Petrol · P781 KHN
1996 Volvo V40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 103,131 miles. MOT expired on 22 Feb 2008. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Feb 2008
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,131 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P781 KHN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/02/2007
- 103,131 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P781 KHN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo V40 (P781 KHN) between February 2006 and February 2007.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 February 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)”.
P781 KHN Mileage History
- 23/02/200691,987 mi
- 23/02/200691,987 mi
- 15/02/2007103,131 mi+11,144 mi
- 15/02/2007103,131 mi
Average of roughly 11,396 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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