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P140 DOB

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,107 mi
Last recorded183,107 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP140 DOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 183,107 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 168,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 154,159 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 140,073 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2007 126,541 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 126,541 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2007 126,154 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

rear chassis near side and off side surface corrosion

Pass 11 Jul 2006 114,710 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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P140 DOB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P140 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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P140 DOB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P140 DOB safe to buy?

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