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P429 HUX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,903 mi
Last recorded135,903 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 HUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 135,903 miles

O/S FRONT PLASTIC BUMPER HAS HAD SOME DAMAGE COVERED OVER WITH TAPE . BUMPER IS SECURE AND NO SHARP EDGES PRESSENT

ENGINE OIL LEAK EXCESSIVE AROUD TIMING BELT AREA AND ALTERNATOR ( MAJOR OIL LEAK ) , ALL ENGINE BAY AREA COVERED IN ENGINE OIL

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2009 135,903 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

O/S FRONT PLASTIC BUMPER HAS HAD SOME DAMAGE COVERED OVER WITH TAPE . BUMPER IS SECURE AND NO SHARP EDGES PRESSENT

ENGINE OIL LEAK EXCESSIVE AROUD TIMING BELT AREA AND ALTERNATOR ( MAJOR OIL LEAK ) , ALL ENGINE BAY AREA COVERED IN ENGINE OIL

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2008 121,742 miles

n/s front bumper damage no sharp edges or pertusions covered over with tape

n/s front bumper marker light missing

Fail 23 Jan 2008 121,742 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

N/S FRONT BUMPER DAMAGED COVERED WITH TAPE NO SHARP EDGES

NS/ FRONT BUMPER MARKER LIGHT MISSING

Pass 22 Jun 2006 102,034 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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P429 HUX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P429 HUX, 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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P429 HUX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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