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P527 BTT

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,349 mi
Last recorded181,349 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 BTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 181,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Both adjusters broken (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Both hand brake levers not on their stops. (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high Both adjusters broken (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Both rear inner side lights not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases On the joint between the middle and rear exhaust box. Plus joint also badly corroded (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 174,308 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 173,598 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 172,077 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 170,062 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 168,101 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 168,066 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 165,871 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 163,187 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 160,591 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 157,502 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 154,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 151,299 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 147,385 miles

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

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

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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P527 BTT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P527 BTT, 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 P527 BTT registered?

P527 BTT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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