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P586 XTC

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,780 mi
Last recorded155,780 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP586 XTC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2012 155,780 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 155,780 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 147,981 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 147,981 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2010 139,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 129,883 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 121,329 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 108,743 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 108,743 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 99,911 miles

Slight play in the steering rack.

Fail 24 Jul 2006 99,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Advise the front & the o/s rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges & n/s rear tyre is starting to feather on the edges.

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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P586 XTC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P586 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P586 XTC registered?

P586 XTC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P586 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P586 XTC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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