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P48 PHK

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,302 mi
Last recorded133,302 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 PHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 133,302 miles

both registartion plates becoming deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 133,302 miles

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

both registartion plates becoming deteriorated.

Pass 12 Jun 2010 127,606 miles

both registration plates becoming faded/stained.

offside headlamp light output low compared to nearside lamp.

Fail 11 Jun 2010 127,606 miles

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

both registration plates becoming faded/stained.

offside headlamp light output low compared to nearside lamp.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,795 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

most brake pipes corroding.

rear registration plate becoming discoloured.

Fail 29 Jun 2009 121,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

most brake pipes corroding.

offside rear tyre tread low & has nail in tread.

rear registration plate becoming discoloured.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 114,540 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 106,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 97,723 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 97,723 miles

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

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 PHK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 P48 PHK, 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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P48 PHK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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