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P306 KKM

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

129,588 mi
Last recorded129,588 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 KKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 129,588 miles

rear rigids corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 129,588 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear rigids corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2011 118,775 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2011 118,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 103,087 miles

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front metal brake pipes

corrosion front suspension coil springs

corrosion rear metal brake pipes(only just meeting mot standard)

offside rear seat belt clasp damaged

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

windscreen washers (poor aim)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 103,087 miles

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

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

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

corrosion exhaust system

corrosion front metal brake pipes

corrosion front suspension coil springs

corrosion rear metal brake pipes(only just meeting mot standard)

offside rear seat belt clasp damaged

slight play rear anti roll bar bushes

windscreen washers (poor aim)

offside rear tyre worn close to limit/bold inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 76,576 miles

offside front indicator lamp loose

Fail 14 Jun 2008 76,513 miles

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

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

offside front indicator lamp loose

Fail 5 Apr 2007 65,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pipes corroding - exhaust system corroded - all tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2007 65,080 miles

brake pipes corroding - exhaust system corroded - all tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,752 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 59,752 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P306 KKM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P306 KKM, 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 KKM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 January 1997.

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