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P306 ETT

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

126,549 mi
Last recorded126,549 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 ETT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 126,549 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 126,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 125,947 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 125,945 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 125,166 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,517 miles

Nearside Front wishbone corroded

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wishbone corroded

Pass 30 May 2019 123,416 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 122,051 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 120,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 118,321 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 118,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2015 115,462 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 112,700 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,415 miles

rear discs started to wear

slight corosion on braek ferrolues

slight play on rack arm

Pass 14 Jun 2012 100,289 miles

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

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

exhaust center section deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2011 91,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 91,145 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,109 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 70,409 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 70,409 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 62,898 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2008 62,898 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 57,223 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 52,466 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 52,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 46,140 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 ETT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ETT, 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 ETT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 July 1997.

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