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P468 MLY

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,306 mi
Last recorded62,306 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 MLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 62,306 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 62,306 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2010 59,573 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 59,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,705 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 55,705 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 51,948 miles

slight play o/s/f lower arm ball joint

Pass 19 Dec 2007 48,633 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 48,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

engine management light on

n/s/f tyre wall damage 195/55r15 85v sonar

Pass 21 Dec 2006 45,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

gearbox seal leaking oil

off side , side marker lamp broken

off side seat catch not working intermitted working at time of test

Fail 21 Dec 2006 45,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

gearbox seal leaking oil

off side , side marker lamp broken

off side seat catch not working intermitted working at time of test

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,320 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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P468 MLY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P468 MLY, 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 P468 MLY registered?

P468 MLY is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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