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P310 ACD

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,883 mi
Last recorded134,883 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP310 ACD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2010 134,883 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 119,325 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 99,039 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,398 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 75,608 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 75,608 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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
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P310 ACD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P310 ACD, 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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What year was P310 ACD registered?

P310 ACD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is P310 ACD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P310 ACD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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