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P422 POT

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,785 mi
Last recorded130,785 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 POT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 130,785 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

o/s/rear sill damaged

o/s/rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

Fail 28 Jul 2015 130,785 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly

o/s/front tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/rear sill damaged

o/s/rear tyre perished and has a nail in it

Pass 28 Aug 2014 123,803 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/rear sill damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2014 123,803 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/rear sill damaged

Pass 9 Apr 2013 117,619 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

front pads worn

rear tyres side wall damaged

Fail 8 Apr 2013 117,618 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake fluid level low

centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

front pads worn

rear tyres side wall damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2012 111,150 miles

airbag light on

both rear tyres worn & perished

slight exhaust blow

Fail 13 Apr 2012 111,122 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

airbag light on

both rear tyres worn & perished

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Apr 2011 103,407 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 12 Apr 2010 95,987 miles

front brake pads 3/4 worn

Fail 9 Apr 2009 89,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

srs light on

Pass 9 Apr 2009 89,487 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

srs light on

Fail 2 Apr 2008 80,146 miles

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all indicator bulbs fading

o/s/r bumper amber light not working

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

srs light on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2008 80,146 miles

all indicator bulbs fading

o/s/f fog lamp cracked

o/s/r bumper amber light not working

rear anti roll bar d bushes slight play

srs light on dash

Fail 29 Mar 2007 71,080 miles

50% of r/o/s sidelight out

All indicator bulbs fading

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

S.R.S light stays on

o/s/r quater amber light not working

slight play in rear a.r.b "d" bushes

Pass 29 Mar 2007 71,080 miles

50% of r/o/s sidelight out

All indicator bulbs fading

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

S.R.S light stays on

o/s/r quater amber light not working

slight play in rear a.r.b "d" bushes

Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,314 miles

see vt 32 664789886073

Fail 30 Mar 2006 61,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre outer wall slight damage

o/s/r 1/4 panel amber light not working

rear wiper blade split

shallow cuts in both rear tyres

srs light stays on

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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P422 POT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P422 POT, 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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P422 POT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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