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P258 FDP

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,237 mi
Last recorded143,237 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 FDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 143,237 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front wearing edges

Pass 19 Feb 2016 141,824 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 141,974 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 138,589 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 138,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 137,139 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 137,139 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 134,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 133,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 130,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

non standard exhaust fitted.

undertray fitted.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 130,752 miles

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

undertray fitted.

non standard exhaust fitted.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2010 128,754 miles

both o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroding

o/s headlamp showing slightly poor beam image recommend bulb replacement

screw in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 25 Jan 2009 126,028 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2008 121,640 miles

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 4 Dec 2006 118,321 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 118,211 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel tank insecure

nearside front service brake effort low

Pass 28 Sep 2005 112,764 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Sep 2005 112,764 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P258 FDP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc 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 P258 FDP, 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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P258 FDP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 February 1997.

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