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P312 SCA

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,185 mi
Last recorded70,185 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP312 SCA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 70,185 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 69,270 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both number plates deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

long travel on handbrake

offside wiper split on ends

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 3 Aug 2009 69,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both number plates deteriorating

exhaust system deteriorating

long travel on handbrake

offside wiper split on ends

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,740 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 68,740 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 May 2007 68,236 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 68,236 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,400 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 65,400 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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P312 SCA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P312 SCA, 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 P312 SCA registered?

P312 SCA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P312 SCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P312 SCA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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