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P208 GJM

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,184 mi
Last recorded123,184 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP208 GJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 123,184 miles

coil springs corroded/ rear trailing arms bushes cracking/rear discs poor/ o/s.r tyre close to limit/ sills covered in plastic trims/ exhaust poor/ damage to n/s/r bumper

Fail 12 Nov 2009 123,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

coil springs corroded/ rear trailing arms bushes cracking/rear discs poor/ o/s.r tyre close to limit/ sills covered in plastic trims/ exhaust poor/ damage to n/s/r bumper

Pass 17 Apr 2008 115,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 107,369 miles

cv gators poor,osf bottom ball joint worn,brake disc faces rusty,floor scraped,exhaust poor...

Pass 29 May 2006 94,864 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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P208 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P208 GJM, 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 P208 GJM registered?

P208 GJM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P208 GJM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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