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P226 POT

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,722 mi
Last recorded178,722 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 POT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2009 178,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 178,722 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 165,050 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 152,341 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 135,930 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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P226 POT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc 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 P226 POT, 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 P226 POT registered?

P226 POT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P226 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 POT 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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