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P169 RVW

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,779 mi
Last recorded129,779 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 RVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 129,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

body damage

rear lamp cracked

Pass 27 Jul 2015 116,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 124,438 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

both mirrors insecure

side body lamps damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2014 124,438 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

both mirrors insecure

side body lamps damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2013 119,469 miles

front bomper n/s edge sharp corner.n/s/f wing light not working. o/s/f wing libht n/w.o/s/r wing light lens missing. n/s door mirror loose

Pass 23 Mar 2012 114,811 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

body damage

front bumper damaged

n/s/r lamp damaged

washers weak

Pass 16 Mar 2011 108,704 miles

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

body damage. n/s/f side aux/lamp

Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,544 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 95,838 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror insecure

n/s/r damage

Fail 25 Mar 2008 88,927 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,927 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,995 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 80,995 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 73,938 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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P169 RVW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P169 RVW, 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 P169 RVW registered?

P169 RVW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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