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P41 XWS

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,973 mi
Last recorded207,973 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP41 XWS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 207,973 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 207,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 199,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 199,574 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2008 187,787 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 187,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 183,032 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 174,138 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 167,895 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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P41 XWS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P41 XWS, 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 P41 XWS registered?

P41 XWS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P41 XWS safe to buy?

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