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P606 PKL

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,754 mi
Last recorded96,754 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP606 PKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 96,754 miles

dampness around n/s/f shock

exhaust corroded

front bumper cracked and taped

headlight aims on upper limits

n/s/f beam image poor

o/s/f track rod end pin hole

rear arm bushes in poor condition needs attention

rear brake pads on legal limit at time of test needs attention asap

Pass 21 Jul 2011 90,476 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

damage to bumper

exhaust corroded

heavy corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

movement in rear sadle rubbers

n/s headlight poor image

o/s headliht aim on upper limit

o/s/f tyre staring to wearing on edge

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

unable to check sill fully due to side skirts

Pass 23 Jul 2010 86,782 miles

exhaust corroded

movement in rear sadle rubbers

n/s beam image poor

n/s/f tyre close to limit on outer edge

slight play in o/s/f ball joint

Pass 7 Jul 2009 81,970 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 81,965 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front discs lipped and worn

front pads wearing

n/s/f tyre wearing edges

rear exhaust joint corroded and poor condition

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jul 2008 76,076 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 69,340 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 65,563 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 60,823 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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P606 PKL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P606 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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P606 PKL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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