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P27 PHK

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,378 mi
Last recorded60,378 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 60,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,704 miles

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

Off side headlamp adjuster broken.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 55,829 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 55,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 54,599 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 52,983 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 51,783 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 51,783 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,488 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,488 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 48,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,152 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 45,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 44,269 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 44,269 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 42,750 miles
Pass 21 May 2006 40,893 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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P27 PHK is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P27 PHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P27 PHK registered?

P27 PHK is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 June 1997.

Is P27 PHK safe to buy?

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