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P343 NLT

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

46,085 mi
Last recorded46,085 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP343 NLT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 46,085 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 45,853 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 45,853 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 44,425 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 44,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 9 Jan 2014 42,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 9 Jan 2014 42,560 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 40,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 40,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 38,538 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 38,538 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 35,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 35,338 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 34,074 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,074 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 32,297 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 32,297 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 30,796 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 30,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 28,997 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 27,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 27,590 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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P343 NLT 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 54.5%.

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 P343 NLT, 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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P343 NLT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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