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P305 CFV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,836 mi
Last recorded132,836 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 CFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 132,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,981 miles

front brake discs are partly rusty.

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread,no cords visible yet.

parts of sills and underbody are getting rusty.

rear suspension arms etc are rusty.

Fail 17 Aug 2010 126,970 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs are partly rusty.

offside rear tyre is cracking on tread,no cords visible yet.

parts of sills and underbody are getting rusty.

rear brake hoses are rusty on ends.

rear suspension arms etc are rusty.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 122,808 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 122,770 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 115,371 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 114,839 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

coolant pipe leaking o\s\f inner wing

rear inner antiroll bar inner bushes worn

Pass 9 Oct 2007 101,411 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2007 101,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 87,329 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 87,315 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P305 CFV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P305 CFV, 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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P305 CFV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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