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LOV 111P

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,712 mi
Last recorded103,712 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLOV 111P
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,712 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 103,652 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,251 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 94,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,780 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2018 88,760 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2017 82,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,588 miles

Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape

Offside Rear tyre on limits

metal brake pipes corroded osr

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,638 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,404 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 57,192 miles

offside wiper split

Pass 12 Sep 2012 51,723 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,753 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,753 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 43,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,941 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2009 40,941 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,280 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 38,672 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,120 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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LOV 111P is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 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 LOV 111P, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LOV 111P is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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