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P5 OPP

1998 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,428 mi
Last recorded128,428 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Volvo V40108,460 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP5 OPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2009 128,428 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 125,929 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

nearside wiper blade starting to split

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

small stone chip in zone b of wind screen

Pass 14 May 2007 122,923 miles

rear shocks weak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 116,504 miles

outer sill covers fitted.slight play os & ns lower ball joints.

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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P5 OPP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 P5 OPP, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P5 OPP registered?

P5 OPP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is P5 OPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P5 OPP shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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