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P168 TDD

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 TDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2012 123,965 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 123,050 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 123,037 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 121,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 115,094 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 115,039 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 109,689 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 103,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 95,294 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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P168 TDD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P168 TDD, 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 P168 TDD registered?

P168 TDD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 1997.

Is P168 TDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 TDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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