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P437 PYA

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,103 mi
Last recorded117,103 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 PYA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 117,103 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 110,118 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,491 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 101,491 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 98,146 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 98,120 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 95,115 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

various stone chips across windscreen

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,267 miles

Nearside rear light unit has temp repair to it but servicable

Rear number plate in poor condition but servicable

Pass 3 Oct 2012 92,666 miles

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS REPAIRED WITH TAPE, BUT SERVICABLE.

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION BUT SERVICABLE.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 90,624 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,113 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 82,632 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,048 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 76,057 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,708 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 56,723 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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P437 PYA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P437 PYA, 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 P437 PYA registered?

P437 PYA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P437 PYA safe to buy?

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