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P306 CFT

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,783 mi
Last recorded146,783 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 CFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 146,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 132,856 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 132,858 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 130,824 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 130,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all suspension component rubber bushs deteriorated slightly.

all suspension components corroded.

boot lid dampers insecure.

exhaust system corroded.

floor areas corroded.

windscreen delaminated in bottom corners.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 127,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded front and rear.

Fail 21 Mar 2011 127,756 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension components corroded front and rear.

Pass 19 Mar 2010 123,702 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tailgate strut broken

Fail 19 Mar 2010 123,702 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside rear tailgate strut broken

Pass 14 Mar 2009 119,810 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have heel/toe wear on inner shoulders.

Fail 13 Mar 2009 119,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres have heel/toe wear on inner shoulders.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 112,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2007 102,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 93,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosin on front sub-frame

Pass 14 Mar 2005 83,928 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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P306 CFT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P306 CFT, 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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P306 CFT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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