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P117 OEW

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,015 mi
Last recorded133,015 miles
Recorded on30 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 OEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2007 133,015 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 126,510 miles

both n/s door mouldings damaged

metal brake pipes out of master cylinder showing signs of corrosion.(wax oyl).

rear suspension bushes perished & cracked.

underside of vehicle very dry & corroded.(needs wax oyling)!

various slight engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 11 Aug 2006 126,510 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamp wiper blades u/s.

metal brake pipes out of master cylinder.

rear suspension bushes perished & cracked.

rear underbody very dry & corroded,(needs wax oyling).

various engine & gearox oil leaks.

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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P117 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P117 OEW, 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 P117 OEW registered?

P117 OEW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P117 OEW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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