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P28 TGK

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,133 mi
Last recorded139,133 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 TGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 139,133 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 139,133 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 136,972 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 129,300 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 121,883 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,034 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 107,401 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

engine oil leak around rear of engine

gear box cooling pipe on radiator wet in oil

heat shield on catalic converter ratling

Fail 19 Mar 2010 107,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Battery insecure

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

coolant level low

engine oil leak around rear of engine

gear box cooling pipe on radiator wet in oil

heat shield on catalic converter ratling

Pass 11 Mar 2009 98,327 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 98,327 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre has a nail in tread

nearside rear tyre out of shape on legal limit and has a nail in tread

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 15 Mar 2008 89,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drive belt noisey.

engine oil leak.

n/s h/light wiper inop.

o/s outer c.v gaitor cracking.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres out of shape.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 89,969 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drive belt noisey.

e.m.l on dash.

engine oil leak.

n/s h/light wiper inop.

n/s/r inner sidelight inop.

o/s outer c.v gaitor cracking.

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres out of shape.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 81,577 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 81,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 74,772 miles

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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P28 TGK is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P28 TGK, 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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P28 TGK is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 1997.

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