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P102 TAF

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,750 mi
Last recorded101,750 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 TAF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 101,750 miles

Offside Front healight lens corroded

engine manangement light illuminated

Fail 16 Dec 2020 101,750 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine manangement light illuminated

Pass 3 Dec 2019 86,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 86,787 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 70,476 miles

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Pass 9 Dec 2017 58,830 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 58,830 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 45,920 miles

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 10 Dec 2016 45,920 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 18 Dec 2015 36,462 miles

exhaust system & joints corroded

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 9 Dec 2015 36,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system & joints corroded

offside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated

oil leak

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 28 Mar 2014 32,493 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

windscreen starting to delaminate around edges

Fail 28 Mar 2014 32,493 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f wheel slightly binding

windscreen starting to delaminate around edges

Pass 25 Mar 2013 28,657 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 28,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Head Lamp Wash/Wipe Not Working.

Pass 28 Mar 2012 23,344 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,363 miles

Windscreen parting between laminates around the outer edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2011 18,351 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen parting between laminates around the outer edge.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 18,242 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 18,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 18,168 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 18,101 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 17,950 miles

rear number plate faded slighty

Pass 20 Mar 2008 17,731 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,254 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate condition starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Mar 2006 17,074 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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P102 TAF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 P102 TAF, 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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P102 TAF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 April 1997.

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