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P382 SWX

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,463 mi
Last recorded107,463 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

RegistrationP382 SWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2017 107,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

drivers side sun visor not fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 104,287 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage toe bar socket (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor not staying up out off way (8.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 98,018 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 90,718 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 85,539 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 81,307 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 68,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 62,135 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,008 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 37,363 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 37,363 miles

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

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

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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P382 SWX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P382 SWX, 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 P382 SWX registered?

P382 SWX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P382 SWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P382 SWX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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