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1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,927 mi
Last recorded77,927 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP265 NOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,927 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

only just passed service brake efficiency on 51%

Fail 25 May 2018 77,922 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 May 2016 77,626 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre nailed

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 77,617 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall perished

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

Nearside Front tyre nailed

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

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,061 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 76,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyres deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2013 75,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 75,772 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 72,722 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 70,468 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jun 2009 69,364 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 66,597 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,121 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 59,535 miles

"lumpy" wear on both rear tyres

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear reg; plate deteriorating

some imbalance on front brakes

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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P265 NOW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P265 NOW, 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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P265 NOW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 June 1997.

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