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P526 CPG

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,413 mi
Last recorded94,413 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 CPG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 94,413 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 94,413 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)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Exhaust Catalyst cover rattling

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Wheel alignment

Fail 13 Jul 2010 90,932 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 90,932 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 84,720 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 84,449 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 80,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2008 80,515 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 76,258 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 72,082 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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P526 CPG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P526 CPG, 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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What year was P526 CPG registered?

P526 CPG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P526 CPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P526 CPG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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