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P214 XWS

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,826 mi
Last recorded154,826 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP214 XWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 154,826 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 154,826 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2007 147,718 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 147,718 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 141,397 miles

Footrake performance low, Low braking effort on rear brakes.

Pass 3 Aug 2005 128,576 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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P214 XWS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P214 XWS, 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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How do I check the history of P214 XWS?

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What year was P214 XWS registered?

P214 XWS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P214 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P214 XWS shows 6 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.

Does P214 XWS have outstanding finance?

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