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P420 MKN

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

164,130 mi
Last recorded164,130 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 MKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 164,130 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 159,574 miles

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover split

Nearside rear tyre deflated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in offside steering rack arm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside vehicle dirty

Underside vehicle various corrosion

fuel pipes at rear corroded

headlamp beam images reduced just acceptable set on lowest limits

Fail 24 Nov 2011 159,295 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front anti-roll bar link ball joint cover split

Nearside rear tyre deflated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Play in offside steering rack arm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Underside vehicle dirty

Underside vehicle various corrosion

fuel pipes at rear corroded

headlamp beam images reduced just acceptable set on lowest limits

Fail 21 Dec 2010 151,941 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 151,941 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 148,203 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 148,203 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 142,773 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 137,594 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 137,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 125,669 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 125,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 118,046 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P420 MKN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P420 MKN, 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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P420 MKN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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