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P244 GTF

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,538 mi
Last recorded54,538 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,538 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,257 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,944 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 41,812 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 39,490 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Apr 2012 37,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded worse at joints

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake application requires attention

Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,918 miles

exhaust corroded worse at joints

o/s/r brake binding slightly

rear brake application requires attention

Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,497 miles

Some binding to o/s/r brake.

front brake discs wearing.

Pass 6 May 2010 35,315 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 33,926 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 33,926 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,581 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 30,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 30,934 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 28,950 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 28,950 miles

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

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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P244 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P244 GTF, 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 P244 GTF registered?

P244 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P244 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P244 GTF shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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