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P48 DWL

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

170,805 mi
Last recorded170,805 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 170,805 miles

both front tyres wearing close to limit and both worn severely on inner edges

Fail 4 Sep 2012 170,804 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing close to limit and both worn severely on inner edges

o/s/r brake disc in very poor condition

rear service brake has low performance

Pass 12 Sep 2011 154,300 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 154,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 143,252 miles

fornt tyres worn close to limit and swopped to rear

Fail 9 Sep 2010 143,252 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 132,199 miles

CO emissions close to maximum limit

both rear tyres worn close to limit on inned edges

Pass 15 Sep 2008 120,589 miles

Brake pedal rubber split

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 112,236 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 101,014 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

both left hand whwwls have minor damage on inner rims (minor flats)

minor exhaust blow at rear of first silencer

Fail 7 Jul 2006 100,934 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

both left hand wheels have minor rim damage on inner rims.(flats)

minor exhaust blow at rear of first silencer

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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P48 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P48 DWL, 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 P48 DWL registered?

P48 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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