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P573 MAK

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,652 mi
Last recorded143,652 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 MAK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 143,652 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 137,140 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres

o/s rear tyre

Fail 14 Apr 2016 137,140 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres

o/s rear tyre

Pass 1 May 2015 130,565 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 122,763 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 116,660 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 116,660 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 110,539 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 104,646 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2011 104,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,752 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 98,743 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside headlight reflector loose

Pass 3 Apr 2009 91,767 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 91,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 83,261 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 83,261 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 74,853 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 74,853 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 68,362 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3m/m

offside rear outer postion light inop

Fail 21 Mar 2006 68,362 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre worn to 3m/m

offside rear outer postion light inop

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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P573 MAK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P573 MAK, 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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P573 MAK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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