CarVerify

Free Car Check

P527 CTY

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP527 CTY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 85,377 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 83,778 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 83,778 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 81,615 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 79,145 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 79,145 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 76,558 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 74,184 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 74,179 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 71,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 66,949 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 62,843 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P527 CTY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P527 CTY?

You can check the full history of P527 CTY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P527 CTY registered?

P527 CTY is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 1997.

Is P527 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P527 CTY shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P527 CTY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P527 CTY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.