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P121 FUD

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,858 mi
Last recorded168,858 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 168,858 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox noisy

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre perished on tread, almost to cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer tail light inoperative, came on when tapped

Offside rear running light inoperative

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 May 2010 168,858 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Gearbox noisy

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre perished on tread, almost to cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer tail light inoperative, came on when tapped

Offside rear running light inoperative

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 158,185 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 158,185 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2008 150,204 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 150,195 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 142,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 May 2006 133,485 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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P121 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P121 FUD, 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 P121 FUD registered?

P121 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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