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P336 PHK

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,882 mi
Last recorded106,882 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP336 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,882 miles

light switch broken

Fail 24 Oct 2011 106,882 miles

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

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

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

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

light switch broken

Pass 1 Nov 2010 100,861 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 100,861 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 90,846 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 90,846 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2008 84,861 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 84,861 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 78,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 78,068 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,614 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 71,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

number plates in poor condition †corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes †o/s/f tyre low tread on edges †

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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P336 PHK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P336 PHK, 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 P336 PHK registered?

P336 PHK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P336 PHK safe to buy?

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