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P507 OLW

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,812 mi
Last recorded58,812 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 OLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,812 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 58,812 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 54,604 miles

ADDED 1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

OS DIP AND MAIN BEAMS STARTED TO WORK AND THIS LOOKS TO BE DUE TO THE BULB PLUG BEING MELTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE

Fail 18 Mar 2009 54,604 miles

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

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

ADDED 1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS

BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR

BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED

OS DIP AND MAIN BEAMS STARTED TO WORK AND THIS LOOKS TO BE DUE TO THE BULB PLUG BEING MELTED

OUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,818 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 47,925 miles

EXHAUST CAT RATTERLING BADLY.

NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE.

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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P507 OLW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P507 OLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P507 OLW?

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What year was P507 OLW registered?

P507 OLW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P507 OLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P507 OLW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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