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P563 DRX

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,039 mi
Last recorded103,039 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 DRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 103,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively park only just met (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 103,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively park only just met (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 89,993 miles

n/s wiper blade split

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,551 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 83,545 miles

Anti-lock braking system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 83,022 miles

rear disc pitted

Pass 19 Jul 2010 81,490 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,556 miles

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jun 2009 80,555 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside drive shaft seal leaking.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 79,814 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 77,215 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 77,215 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 72,102 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 72,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P563 DRX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P563 DRX, 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 P563 DRX registered?

P563 DRX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P563 DRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 DRX shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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