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P607 XPN

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,255 mi
Last recorded114,255 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP607 XPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 114,255 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner tread area

Pass 28 Oct 2011 113,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 113,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 108,100 miles

Heavy surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes

Pass 19 Oct 2009 102,292 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 96,233 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,105 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 82,176 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 75,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 75,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 XPN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XPN, 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 XPN registered?

P607 XPN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 1997.

Is P607 XPN safe to buy?

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