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P176 LWA

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,858 mi
Last recorded189,858 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 LWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2021 189,858 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested clogged c/o machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

drive shaft bearing worn

gear box noisy

Pass 3 Jul 2020 188,636 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills corroding

Pass 23 May 2019 187,117 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2018 184,538 miles

under vehicle corrosion /sill covers fitted

Fail 15 May 2018 184,527 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and floor holed (2.4.A.3)

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

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

under vehicle corrosion /sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2017 181,888 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 181,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2016 179,052 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 179,045 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 175,962 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

silss corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2014 171,681 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 166,137 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 162,060 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 161,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 148,766 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 148,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 132,778 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 118,552 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 105,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2007 105,769 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2006 94,504 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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P176 LWA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P176 LWA, 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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P176 LWA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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