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P543 WWY

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,548 mi
Last recorded127,548 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP543 WWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 127,548 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 118,134 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front nO PLATE SLIGHTLEY DETERATED.

Pass 8 Jan 2009 118,134 miles

front nO PLATE SLIGHTLEY DETERATED.

Pass 8 Jan 2008 108,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 108,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 98,112 miles

oil leak

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar mount

slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 2 May 2006 93,720 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 93,720 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2005 90,275 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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P543 WWY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P543 WWY, 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 P543 WWY registered?

P543 WWY is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 1997.

Is P543 WWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P543 WWY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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