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P607 CRD

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,383 mi
Last recorded173,383 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 CRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Feb 2011 173,383 miles

front/rear suspension parts starting to rust

Pass 2 Feb 2010 171,748 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 168,674 miles

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

exhaust system getting weak

Pass 6 Feb 2008 161,553 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 153,457 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 147,245 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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P607 CRD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P607 CRD, 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 P607 CRD registered?

P607 CRD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 February 1997.

Is P607 CRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P607 CRD shows 6 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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