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P284 KBL

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,205 mi
Last recorded149,205 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 KBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 149,205 miles

rear brake pipes sighs of corrosion.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 141,290 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

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

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 Mar 2007 132,837 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2007 132,828 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front registration plate slightly deteriated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2006 117,485 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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P284 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P284 KBL, 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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P284 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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