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P149 DWL

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,662 mi
Last recorded136,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 136,662 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 136,650 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 136,599 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 136,599 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 136,535 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 136,535 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 136,309 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 136,309 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 136,010 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 136,010 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 135,826 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,982 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 134,982 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 134,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 134,460 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 134,005 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 133,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 131,998 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 130,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 128,605 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 127,144 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 124,608 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 122,537 miles

covers on sills

front reg plate damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2007 120,977 miles

covers on sills

front and rear number plates damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Jul 2006 119,716 miles

front number plate in poor condition

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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P149 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 P149 DWL, 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 P149 DWL registered?

P149 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P149 DWL safe to buy?

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