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P110 VUB

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

112,822 mi
Last recorded112,822 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP110 VUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 112,822 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear wheel arch very poor condition headlamp adjusters poor condition

Fail 8 Apr 2014 112,822 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 May 2013 106,592 miles

noise from catalitic converter

Pass 30 Mar 2012 98,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 910,066 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 79,278 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,951 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 72,307 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED WITH GREASE

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO GET LOW

Pass 6 Jan 2007 69,823 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 67,400 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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P110 VUB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P110 VUB, 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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What year was P110 VUB registered?

P110 VUB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P110 VUB safe to buy?

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