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P166 OSF

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,077 mi
Last recorded103,077 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 OSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 103,077 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 103,077 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2010 102,321 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 102,321 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 99,997 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 99,997 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 89,764 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 83,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 73,299 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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P166 OSF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P166 OSF, 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 P166 OSF registered?

P166 OSF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P166 OSF safe to buy?

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