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P219 KKE

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests26 (13 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,393 mi
Last recorded182,393 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP219 KKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 182,393 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 182,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 174,644 miles

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

Front and rear susp. components corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2017 174,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function distorted/bent (2.7.2a)

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

Front and rear susp. components corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 165,263 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 165,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 160,617 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front side marker light inoperative

Nearside front tyre perished slightly

Sill covers fitted

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 160,617 miles

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front side marker light inoperative

Nearside front tyre perished slightly

Sill covers fitted

Wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection of wheels

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 160,608 miles

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

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front sidemarker light inop.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 153,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Feb 2014 153,822 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake down

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2014 153,698 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front side markers damaged

Rear brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Feb 2013 145,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

imbalance rear brake

n/s/r brake down

Fail 18 Feb 2013 145,506 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

imbalance rear brake

n/s/r brake down

Pass 19 Apr 2012 141,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in steering rack arms

Fail 18 Apr 2012 141,847 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight play in steering rack arms

Pass 28 Apr 2011 138,278 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 138,278 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)

Slight damagen on nearside front tyre wall.

Slight play in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 134,621 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 134,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Slight damage on nearside front tyre wall.

Pass 16 Apr 2009 128,456 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 128,456 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 12 Apr 2008 123,887 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 123,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Emission valve broken.

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

Slight play in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 11 Apr 2007 119,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 108,758 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

n/s rear tyre worn on inner tread.

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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P219 KKE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 P219 KKE, 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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P219 KKE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 January 1997.

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