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P242 SMX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,520 mi
Last recorded209,520 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 SMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 209,520 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Aug 2016 209,520 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 198,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 186,191 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 174,888 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 174,357 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

abs wiring to near side rear insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2012 162,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,400 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear inner archs rusty

rear roll bar link bushs worn

rear suspension bushs worn

Fail 13 Oct 2011 151,400 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre close to limit

rear inner archs rusty

rear roll bar link bushs worn

rear suspension bushs worn

Fail 14 Oct 2010 140,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s rear trailing link arm bushes perished.

o/s front headlamp wireing melted and adjusters brocken and beam pattern distorted.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 140,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

o/s and n/s rear trailing link arm bushes perished.

o/s front headlamp wireing melted and adjusters brocken and beam pattern distorted.

Fail 8 Oct 2010 140,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 May 2009 123,103 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 123,100 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 109,181 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)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 94,008 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 80,305 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 76,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P242 SMX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 P242 SMX, 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 P242 SMX registered?

P242 SMX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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