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P479 FUD

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,998 mi
Last recorded148,998 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP479 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 148,998 miles

Battery insecure.

Coolant pipe corroded on offside front of vehicle.

Dash warning lamps on.

Exhaust system corroded.

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear of vehicle.

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres badly worn on inner edges.

Slight front brake imbalance.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 145,496 miles

rear brake pipes cooroded. rear tyres worn on inside.edge.rear nearside brake disc corroded.

Fail 6 Aug 2011 145,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake pipes cooroded. rear tyres worn on inside.edge.rear nearside brake disc corroded.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,186 miles

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

near side front anti roll bar link rubber boot split

off side front headlamp lens cracked

s r s light on

Fail 1 Jul 2010 127,630 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 118,888 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 23 Jul 2009 118,888 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Jun 2007 95,846 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 95,846 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 76,863 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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P479 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P479 FUD, 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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P479 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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