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P260 PAV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,262 mi
Last recorded157,262 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 PAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 157,262 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 157,062 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 23 May 2011 149,106 miles

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

chip in o/s headlamp glass

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 149,106 miles

chip in o/s headlamp glass

Pass 2 Jun 2010 142,949 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 131,206 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 131,066 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs corroded

chip in offside headlamp

vehicle in poor rusty condition underneath

Pass 15 Nov 2007 113,812 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 103,047 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2006 103,047 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2005 100,995 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

chip in offside headlamp glass

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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P260 PAV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P260 PAV, 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 P260 PAV registered?

P260 PAV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 June 1997.

Is P260 PAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 PAV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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