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P414 GNN

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,795 mi
Last recorded104,795 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 GNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 104,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,906 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 88,906 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,698 miles

n/s front tyre has cuts to side wall

Pass 29 May 2009 73,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly bent.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding. advise replacement.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Various areas of damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Fail 29 May 2009 73,499 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front wheel rim slightly bent.

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding. advise replacement.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Various areas of damage on nearside front tyre outer side wall.

Pass 16 May 2008 71,504 miles

both n/s wheels damaged

Pass 10 May 2007 70,075 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 70,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 67,225 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P414 GNN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P414 GNN, 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 P414 GNN registered?

P414 GNN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P414 GNN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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