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P164 FUD

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,935 mi
Last recorded161,935 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 161,935 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 158,787 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 154,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 98,348 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 133,420 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 133,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,519 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 101,906 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,693 miles

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2006 87,690 miles

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

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

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

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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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P164 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P164 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 P164 FUD registered?

P164 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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