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P158 FUD

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,487 mi
Last recorded140,487 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP158 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 140,487 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 138,387 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 136,954 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 136,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 134,768 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 134,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 122,294 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 114,555 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 110,740 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 110,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

n/s & o/s wipers split

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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P158 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P158 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 P158 FUD registered?

P158 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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