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P151 HBW

1997 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,803 mi
Last recorded124,803 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,803 miles

Oil leak

headlight ajusters damaged

Pass 6 May 2014 121,885 miles

Oil leak

headlight adjusters damaged

Fail 3 May 2014 121,864 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

headlight adjusters damaged

Pass 3 May 2013 116,765 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 May 2013 116,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 110,783 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

center and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded where they join

o/s/f spring slightly corroded at the top

Pass 27 Apr 2012 110,783 miles

center and rear exhaust sections slightly corroded where they join

o/s/f spring slightly corroded at the top

Fail 26 Apr 2011 106,492 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

aux belt starting to crack

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 26 Apr 2011 106,492 miles

aux belt starting to crack

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 26 Apr 2010 100,443 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 100,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,425 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 94,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,905 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 82,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 75,853 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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P151 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P151 HBW, 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 P151 HBW registered?

P151 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P151 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P151 HBW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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