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P258 OKN

1997 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,370 mi
Last recorded153,370 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 153,370 miles

front registration plate in poor condition

knocking noise from front suspension but no worn components found

n/s boot ball joint boot split

n/s front outter sill corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

n/s rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play

n/s rear brake pipe corroded but not considerd excesive

o/s front wing tempoary repaird

Fail 11 Oct 2011 153,311 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front registration plate in poor condition

knocking noise from front suspension but no worn components found

n/s boot ball joint boot split

n/s front outter sill corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

n/s rear anti roll bar d bush has slight play

n/s rear brake pipe corroded but not considerd excesive

o/s front wing tempoary repaird

Pass 26 Sep 2010 144,618 miles

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

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

n/s sill corroded and holed but not in perscribed area

Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,036 miles

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

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

brake pedal very slightly spongy

Fail 24 May 2008 130,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2008 130,924 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 123,717 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 7 Jun 2006 115,392 miles

ADVISE n/s/r steel brake pipe is corroded and pitted .

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 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P258 OKN, 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 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P258 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 OKN shows 8 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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