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P440 VWO

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP440 VWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 98,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 82,805 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 71,383 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,147 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,796 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,524 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 39,524 miles

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

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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P440 VWO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P440 VWO, 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 P440 VWO registered?

P440 VWO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P440 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P440 VWO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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