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P201 LVP

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,481 mi
Last recorded202,481 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 LVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2009 202,481 miles

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

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

advise chip in o/s headlamp lense.

advise deterioration of n/s headlamp reflector.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 202,481 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise chip in o/s headlamp lense.

advise deterioration of n/s headlamp reflector.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 195,706 miles

ADVISE CORROSION IN METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE DETERIORTAION IN O/S & N/S HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WEARING SLIGHTY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE O/S/R TYE DOWN TO 3MM AND WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES SLIGHTY

ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST JOINT

ADVISE STONE CHIPPED O/S HEADLAMP LENS

Fail 27 Nov 2008 195,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

ADVISE CORROSION IN METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE DETERIORTAION IN O/S & N/S HEADLAMP REFLECTORS

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WEARING SLIGHTY ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE O/S/R TYE DOWN TO 3MM AND WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES SLIGHTY

ADVISE SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW FROM REAR EXHAUST JOINT

ADVISE STONE CHIPPED O/S HEADLAMP LENS

Fail 3 Dec 2007 184,381 miles

Advise , slight play in o/s/f ball joint.

Advise , surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 184,381 miles

Advise , slight play in o/s/f ball joint.

Advise , surface rust on rear brake pipes.

Pass 20 Dec 2006 167,027 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 167,022 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 153,693 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 193,693 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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P201 LVP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P201 LVP, 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 P201 LVP registered?

P201 LVP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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