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P258 NLT

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,416 mi
Last recorded169,416 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 169,416 miles

i advise not all the brake pipes can be seen therefore tested

Fail 1 Feb 2010 169,416 miles

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

i advise not all the brake pipes can be seen therefore tested

Pass 9 Dec 2008 149,213 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 149,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 146,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 144,547 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2007 144,537 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2006 142,903 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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P258 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P258 NLT, 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 P258 NLT registered?

P258 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P258 NLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 NLT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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