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P212 HVM

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,283 mi
Last recorded79,283 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP212 HVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,283 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,491 miles

Battery insecure

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light intermitently staying on

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,134 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 64,439 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front number plate slightly faded

Pass 10 Dec 2008 61,286 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 61,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 57,959 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 50,808 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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P212 HVM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P212 HVM, 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 P212 HVM registered?

P212 HVM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 1997.

Is P212 HVM safe to buy?

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