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P425 THR

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,614 mi
Last recorded123,614 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP425 THR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 123,614 miles

both front tyres 2-3mm and wearing smooth on edges

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

Fail 13 Dec 2012 123,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres 2-3mm and wearing smooth on edges

mid and rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 120,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 116,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 111,859 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 111,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 108,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 101,970 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 101,969 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 91,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 81,936 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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P425 THR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P425 THR, 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 P425 THR registered?

P425 THR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P425 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P425 THR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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