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P139 FUD

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,010 mi
Last recorded111,010 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP139 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 111,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 101,206 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,607 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,607 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 85,423 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 77,058 miles

Front both tyre worn uneven

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 69,264 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 60,000 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 15 Apr 2013 49,562 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R passanger`s seatbelt couldn`t be tested because of childseat fitted.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 43,249 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 40,579 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 37,410 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 35,740 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 33,299 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 31,177 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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P139 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P139 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 P139 FUD registered?

P139 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P139 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P139 FUD shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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