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P475 WGC

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,399 mi
Last recorded141,399 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP475 WGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 141,399 miles

All indicators are becoming discoloured

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

O/S/Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

The N/S headlamp is deteriorating & starting to affect the light output

Pass 9 May 2014 134,727 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 126,547 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear position light slightly brighter than nearside

Fail 22 May 2013 126,547 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear position light slightly brighter than nearside

Pass 29 May 2012 118,345 miles

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

dipstick broken.

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged.

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged.

Fail 28 May 2012 118,345 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

dipstick broken.

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged.

nearside rear inner wheel rim damaged.

Pass 18 Apr 2011 111,956 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged.

offside front brake pads worn thin.

Fail 18 Apr 2011 111,956 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front wheel rim damaged.

offside front brake pads worn thin.

Pass 14 May 2010 104,474 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 14 May 2010 104,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 13 May 2009 97,268 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 97,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 16 May 2008 88,673 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 88,550 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2007 80,330 miles

High handbrake travel

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2007 80,330 miles

High handbrake travel

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2006 72,523 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 72,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2005 62,887 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P475 WGC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 P475 WGC, 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 P475 WGC registered?

P475 WGC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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