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P587 WGS

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,800 mi
Last recorded73,800 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP587 WGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 73,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,165 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 67,165 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 64,744 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 63,504 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 63,504 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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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P587 WGS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P587 WGS, 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 P587 WGS registered?

P587 WGS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P587 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P587 WGS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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