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P465 AFX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

110,612 mi
Last recorded110,612 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 AFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 110,612 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 110,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,449 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 110,449 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour Due to damage to lens (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 109,364 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 109,364 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 107,948 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2015 107,948 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 106,540 miles

Off side rear outer side light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 103,961 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 102,012 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper damage

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear bumper damaged

Fail 6 Jan 2011 99,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2010 96,559 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 93,445 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,104 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 77,047 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 67,750 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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P465 AFX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P465 AFX, 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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P465 AFX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 January 1997.

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