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P613 DRX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,777 mi
Last recorded154,777 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP613 DRX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 154,777 miles

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

one of two rear side lights inop n/s

Fail 3 Apr 2013 154,777 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

one of two rear side lights inop n/s

Pass 27 Mar 2012 148,142 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

footbrake slightley spongy

Fail 20 Mar 2012 148,132 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

nearside rear and both front caliper unions damp

Fail 13 Mar 2012 148,106 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jan 2011 144,061 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 144,046 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 139,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 139,071 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 131,597 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 131,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 124,789 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2007 117,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2007 117,260 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 108,612 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 108,332 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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P613 DRX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P613 DRX, 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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P613 DRX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 1997.

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