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P314 RNV

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,531 mi
Last recorded104,531 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 RNV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,531 miles

has slight corrosion under body

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low and cracking

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 95,628 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped and cracking

Fail 18 Apr 2017 95,565 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread stepped and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped and cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2016 91,484 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 31 Mar 2016 91,484 miles

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

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Mar 2015 87,977 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 84,079 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 84,079 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 80,559 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 80,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,225 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 69,441 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 63,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 57,509 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 51,810 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 51,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 May 2007 45,779 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 45,779 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 38,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 34,021 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 34,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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P314 RNV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P314 RNV, 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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P314 RNV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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