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P171 OLE

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,731 mi
Last recorded128,731 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 OLE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 128,731 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 128,599 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Feb 2014 120,588 miles

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

both inner sills and chasis rails corroded

exhaust system has a slight leak and corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn and lipped

front number plate discolourd

front suspension coil springs corroded

n/s/f brake judder on roller testing

o/s/r tyre tread perished

rear brake pipes and hoses furrules corrodeds

rear suspension components corroded

split in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,588 miles

both inner sills and chasis rails corroded

exhaust system has a slight leak and corroded

front and rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn and lipped

front number plate discolourd

front suspension coil springs corroded

n/s/f brake judder on roller testing

o/s/r tyre tread perished

rear brake pipes and hoses furrules corrodeds

rear suspension components corroded

split in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 16 Mar 2013 118,243 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 115,503 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Mar 2011 110,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 110,178 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,175 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 97,679 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER EGDE

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER EGDE

Pass 28 Mar 2008 91,419 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 85,536 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 80,583 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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P171 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P171 OLE, 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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P171 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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