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P564 OLW

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,382 mi
Last recorded133,382 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP564 OLW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 133,382 miles

both headlamps patteren are getting weak

Fail 2 Mar 2017 133,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

both headlamps patteren are getting weak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 126,154 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertray loose

alloy wheel nuts on steel wheels.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 126,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

undertray loose

alloy wheel nuts on steel wheels.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 120,398 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 120,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 112,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 103,937 miles

nearside+offside head lamp beam image just legal

Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,107 miles

offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall

Fail 1 Apr 2011 94,107 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

offside rear tyre is cracking on the outer side wall

Pass 9 Mar 2010 88,801 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 83,957 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 83,957 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn at inner and outer shoulder

Pass 31 Jan 2008 77,271 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 71,795 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 71,795 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 65,952 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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P564 OLW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P564 OLW, 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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P564 OLW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 1997.

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