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P539 OPX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,850 mi
Last recorded114,850 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP539 OPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2007 114,850 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2007 114,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 102,386 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn and offside slightly distorted

handbrake performance slightly low nearside and handbrake performance just passed at 16%

lens missing from offside front marker lamp

nearside rear outer side lamp not working

rear of front to rear brake pipes † corroded near to limit

sill covers fitted,nearside insecure

Fail 19 May 2006 102,385 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn and offside slightly distorted

front brake pads worn close to limit

handbrake performance slightly low nearside and handbrake just passed at 16%

lens missing on offside front marker lamp

nearside rear outer side lamp not working

rear of front to rear brake pipes corroded near to limit

sill covers fitted ,nearside insecure

Pass 16 May 2005 95,363 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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P539 OPX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P539 OPX, 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 P539 OPX registered?

P539 OPX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 May 1997.

Is P539 OPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P539 OPX shows 5 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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