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P231 XDW

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

161,868 mi
Last recorded161,868 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 XDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2013 161,868 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust corroded and coming apart

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,574 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Jun 2012 143,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 May 2011 135,264 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 135,256 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 132,414 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 132,414 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 126,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 May 2009 126,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2008 116,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s rear taillight not working

Fail 22 May 2008 116,418 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front and rear tyres different sizes

o/s rear taillight not working

Pass 26 Apr 2007 106,550 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 106,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2005 104,185 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 104,185 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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P231 XDW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 P231 XDW, 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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P231 XDW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 1997.

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