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P338 GTF

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,717 mi
Last recorded123,717 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 GTF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 123,717 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 123,715 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 118,144 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 118,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2018 98,068 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 98,068 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 98,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 97,762 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated and corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,672 miles

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 17 Jul 2014 97,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,141 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 96,680 miles

offside headlamp cleaning device slightly defective

Pass 1 Aug 2012 96,015 miles

the air-bag warning light indicates a fault with the system

Pass 1 Aug 2011 95,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,941 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 94,722 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 93,203 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 92,583 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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P338 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 P338 GTF, 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 P338 GTF registered?

P338 GTF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 April 1997.

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