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P126 DOB

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,682 mi
Last recorded95,682 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 DOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2008 95,682 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 95,682 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 89,066 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 83,816 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 77,240 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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P126 DOB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P126 DOB, 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 P126 DOB registered?

P126 DOB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P126 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 DOB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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