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P473 WTL

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,970 mi
Last recorded100,970 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP473 WTL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 100,970 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 99,616 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 97,744 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 95,707 miles

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

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

nearside front wiper blade worn

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,909 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 89,619 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 89,619 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,679 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,098 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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P473 WTL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P473 WTL, 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 P473 WTL registered?

P473 WTL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P473 WTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P473 WTL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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