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P180 RVW

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,743 mi
Last recorded72,743 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP180 RVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 72,743 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,177 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 71,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 71,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 69,512 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2011 67,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 67,181 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 64,024 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 60,557 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 57,739 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 57,737 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 53,399 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,415 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 39,545 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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P180 RVW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P180 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 P180 RVW registered?

P180 RVW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P180 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P180 RVW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P180 RVW have outstanding finance?

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