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P522 CPG

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,572 mi
Last recorded146,572 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP522 CPG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2008 146,572 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 137,301 miles

alternator getting noisey

front brakes showing wear

no oil in engine [topped up]

Fail 17 Mar 2006 127,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

auxillary belts showing wear [has cambelt been replaced ?]

Pass 17 Mar 2006 127,927 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

auxillary belts showing wear [has cambelt been replaced ?]

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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P522 CPG is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P522 CPG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P522 CPG registered?

P522 CPG is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P522 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P522 CPG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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