MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,821 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front to rear brake pipes heavily greased - pipes not new appear to have been replaced with secondhand parts †slight bind osr wheel
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres worn inner edge
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 VDW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P197 VDW, 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 P197 VDW registered?
P197 VDW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 1997.
Is P197 VDW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P197 VDW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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