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P166 UGG

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,420 mi
Last recorded146,420 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 UGG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 146,420 miles

os inner steering rack joint slight play

Fail 26 Aug 2008 14,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

os inner steering rack joint slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2007 135,677 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 135,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 123,912 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 123,912 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 UGG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UGG, 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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P166 UGG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 February 1997.

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