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P105 FNU

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP105 FNU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009

cat rattling

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 125,604 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both inner joints on steering rack

Fail 13 Jun 2008 125,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

slight play in both inner joints on steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2007 119,236 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION

BOTH NO PLATES BECOMING DETERIORATED / REAR BEING WORST OF TWO / ADVISE TO REPLACE

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / BAFFLES BECOMING LOOSE / RATTLE DEVELOPING / SLIGHT BLOW AT JOINT

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

STEERING RACK BALL ENDS BECOMING WORN / PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / PANELING BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Jun 2007 119,236 miles

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION

BOTH NO PLATES BECOMING DETERIORATED / REAR BEING WORST OF TWO / ADVISE TO REPLACE

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM BECOMING CORRODED / BAFFLES BECOMING LOOSE / RATTLE DEVELOPING / SLIGHT BLOW AT JOINT

STEERING RACK BALL ENDS BECOMING WORN / PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING

UNDERSIDE / PANELING BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 23 Aug 2006 115,265 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 111,542 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside rear seat belt stalk button missing but functions

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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P105 FNU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P105 FNU, 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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P105 FNU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 January 1997.

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