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P165 PSX

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,523 mi
Last recorded123,523 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 PSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2009 123,523 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 123,372 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Both rear tyres have worn inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 111,186 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 111,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 91,260 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 84,752 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 84,752 miles

Outer Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

incorret fuel cap fitted

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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P165 PSX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P165 PSX, 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 P165 PSX registered?

P165 PSX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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