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P49 NRJ

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,878 mi
Last recorded123,878 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP49 NRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,878 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 123,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 119,126 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

gearbox shows signs of an oil leak

nearside front and offside rear light lenses damaged

Fail 11 Nov 2017 119,126 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside rear (4.1.E.1)

gearbox shows signs of an oil leak

nearside front and offside rear light lenses damaged

offside rear fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2016 113,956 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2015 107,919 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 101,603 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 101,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 92,430 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 93,285 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator lens broken

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,281 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 71,366 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 70,515 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2008 68,490 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre cracking/perishing

spare wheel rim dented

Pass 23 May 2007 65,192 miles

N/S rear veiw mirror is broken and is slightly sharp for passing pedestrians.

NSR tyre has an object in the tread.

OSR inner sidelight is intermitant not working.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear pads are wearing unevenly, the N/S/R has worn more than the O/S

Pass 10 May 2006 61,088 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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P49 NRJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P49 NRJ, 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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P49 NRJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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