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P509 FUD

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

165,004 mi
Last recorded165,004 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2015 165,004 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 165,004 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Near-side front tyre - edges worn

Near-side rear tyre - punture??

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front sidelights dim

near-side inner, off-side outer, rear lights inoperative

off-side wiper wheel box worn to excess/faulty

off-side rear wheel nuts incorrect type for wheel

Pass 8 Jul 2014 153,123 miles

wear front disc

Fail 26 Jun 2014 152,804 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2013 145,850 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 145,848 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,669 miles

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

gearbox oil leak

noise from belt area

play at both front track rods by steering rack, bordering on failure

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

play at osr anti-roll bar bush

Fail 12 Jun 2012 126,669 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust, heavy in places

gearbox oil leak

noise from belt area

play at both front track rods by steering rack, bordering on failure

play at front anti-roll bar bushes

play at osr anti-roll bar bush

Fail 7 Jun 2012 126,644 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

offside front to rear brake pipe painted unable to inspect fully

Pass 26 May 2011 106,572 miles

both front inner trackrodarm joints got play

both rear brakepipes got surface rust

hazardswitch intermittent not working

noise from engine

nsf inner wheelrim buckled

nsr inner wheelrim buckled

oil leak engine

unable to check rear seatbelts,as childseats are fitted

Fail 26 May 2011 106,572 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front inner trackrodarm joints got play

both rear brakepipes got surface rust

hazardswitch intermittent not working

noise from engine

nsf inner wheelrim buckled

nsr inner wheelrim buckled

oil leak engine

unable to check rear seatbelts,as childseats are fitted

Pass 27 May 2010 106,431 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 98,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

chip in n/s/f headlight but not affecting the beam pattern

chip in o/s/f indicator lense but not showing white light

front numberplate deteriorated but not to excess at present

play in steering rack but not to affect at present

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes but not to excess at present

Pass 2 Jun 2008 90,605 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 82,911 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 71,694 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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P509 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P509 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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P509 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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