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P563 WWY

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,709 mi
Last recorded146,709 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 WWY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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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 9 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 146,709 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 146,656 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 141,153 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 141,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 134,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 134,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 126,872 miles

Nearside (Inner) rear position lamp not working

Offside front track rod end dust cover split

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Fail 5 Sep 2011 126,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside (Inner) rear position lamp not working

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)

Offside front track rod end dust cover split

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 12 Jul 2010 120,500 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 120,500 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

ALL FOUR TYRES HAVE LIGHT CUTS AROUND THE INNER WALLS AND PLY IS NOT VISABLE.

ENGINE OIL REQUIRES TOPPING UP.

REAR BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW AT BOTH SIDES.

Pass 26 Jun 2009 113,073 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 113,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 104,895 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 104,858 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 91,862 miles

clip missing n.s.f brake hose

n/s/r disc corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2007 91,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clip missing n.s.f brake hose

n/s/r disc corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2007 91,756 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf brake hose fixing clip missing and hose insecure but not fouling

Pass 30 Jun 2006 85,773 miles

front reg plate cracked

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 WWY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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