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P297 KBL

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,130 mi
Last recorded126,130 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 KBL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 126,130 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 126,130 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 116,049 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 116,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2010 106,306 miles

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall deterioation

Fail 5 May 2010 106,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside rear tyre has some sidewall deterioation

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,436 miles

offside rear one half of double side lamp not working

Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,436 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

bonnet release cable broken

offside rear one half of double side lamp not working

Pass 7 May 2008 95,425 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 95,425 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,662 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 91,598 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Apr 2006 88,026 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,026 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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P297 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P297 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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P297 KBL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 1997.

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