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P286 PRT

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,661 mi
Last recorded98,661 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 PRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 98,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 84,545 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 72,071 miles

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2012 57,528 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 44,651 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,599 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,764 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,874 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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P286 PRT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P286 PRT, 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 P286 PRT registered?

P286 PRT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 March 1997.

Is P286 PRT safe to buy?

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