MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front and reaqr registration plates slightly deteriated
nearside rear tyre poss puncture only 10 psi inflated to 30 psi
offside front tyre nil tread on inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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P197 LVP is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P197 LVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P197 LVP registered?
P197 LVP is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P197 LVP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 LVP shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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