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P582 PKL

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,626 mi
Last recorded128,626 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP582 PKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 128,626 miles

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition

v arious hose ferrules corroded

various pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 120,702 miles

dip o/s poor patern

o/s head light slight damage

screen delaminateing

various pipes corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2011 115,303 miles

o/s head light poor patern plus stone chjp

windscrffn delaminating

Pass 15 Jun 2010 111,307 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 111,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen poor condition, with stone chips

Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 102,329 miles

slight inbalance on front brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2007 96,439 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 96,436 miles

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

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

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2006 90,299 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2005 83,424 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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P582 PKL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P582 PKL, 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 P582 PKL registered?

P582 PKL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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