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P114 LYC

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

50,467 mi
Last recorded50,467 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP114 LYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2015 50,467 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,545 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,530 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 46,994 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 46,992 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,939 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 44,922 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,398 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 40,684 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,533 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 36,278 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,404 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 31,832 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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P114 LYC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P114 LYC, 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 P114 LYC registered?

P114 LYC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P114 LYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P114 LYC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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