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P437 THR

1997 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,582 mi
Last recorded168,582 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 THR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2007 168,582 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 23 Aug 2006 164,007 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 164,007 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 163,865 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front indicators starting to turn white.

one n/s/r light not working.

Pass 17 Aug 2005 156,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 THR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green 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 P437 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 P437 THR registered?

P437 THR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P437 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 THR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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