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P511 FDC

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

151,612 mi
Last recorded151,612 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 FDC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 151,612 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

heavy rust on rear fuel lines

noise from front transmission

rusting to rear under sill areas

Fail 29 Aug 2017 151,597 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

heavy rust on rear fuel lines

noise from front transmission

rusting to rear under sill areas

Pass 22 Aug 2016 147,009 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 147,008 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 142,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy rust both rear outer & undersills

heavy rust on fuel pipes

Fail 16 Sep 2015 142,317 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

heavy rust both rear outer & undersills

heavy rust on fuel pipes

Pass 26 Aug 2014 135,061 miles

noise from nearside transmission

rust and underseal floor to sill areas

rusting to all brake hose ends

Fail 14 Aug 2014 134,706 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)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

noise from nearside transmission

rust and underseal floor to sill areas

rusting to all brake hose ends

Pass 5 Sep 2013 128,348 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

heavy underseal to underbody

n/s & o/s rear tyres uneven wear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,362 miles

heavy rust on all flexible brake hose ferrules

heavy underseal to underbody area

rusting to outer and undersill areas

Pass 2 Sep 2011 116,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

heavy rust and underseal to outersill areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2011 116,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

heavy rust and underseal to outersill areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 110,948 miles

repairs to nearside rear outersill area and heavy underseal

sill covers fitted

very heavy rusting to outersill areas

Fail 16 Sep 2010 110,948 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

repairs to nearside rear outersill area and heavy underseal

sill covers fitted

very heavy rusting to outersill areas

Pass 16 Sep 2009 104,653 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rust on both front brake pipes

very heavy rust in exhaust system

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,764 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy underseal on all pipes & underbody

Pass 11 Sep 2007 89,043 miles

condition of rear brake pads and discs

heavy rust and underseal on all brake pipes

heavy rust and underseal to underbody area

heavy rust in exhaust system

heavy rust in front subframe

play and noise in stearing rack

slight smoke from engine

Fail 11 Sep 2007 89,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

condition of front brake pads and discs

condition of rear brake pads and discs

heavy rust and underseal on all brake pipes

heavy rust and underseal to underbody area

heavy rust in exhaust system

heavy rust in front subframe

play and noise in stearing rack

slight smoke from engine

Pass 22 Sep 2006 81,802 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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P511 FDC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P511 FDC, 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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P511 FDC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P511 FDC shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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