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P616 SAH

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,514 mi
Last recorded135,514 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP616 SAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 135,514 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear trailing arm link bushes badly perished

front and rear brake pads worn to LEGAL LIMIT

noise from alternator belt/tensioner

welding repairs to both rear outer sills

Fail 13 May 2009 135,514 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

both rear chassis rails corroded

both rear trailing arm link bushes badly perished

front and rear brake pads worn to LEGAL LIMIT

noise from alternator belt/tensioner

welding repairs to both rear outer sills

Pass 16 May 2008 125,058 miles

Both rear trailing arm bearings perrished

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

Nearside rear wheel binding

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

welding repairs to both rear outer sills

Fail 12 May 2008 125,058 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Both rear trailing arm bearings perrished

Failure criteria relates to both rear sills!

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

Nearside rear wheel binding

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 117,733 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 117,733 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyre's wearing on inner edge's

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight under body corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2006 108,932 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 108,862 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear chassis corroded ok at time of test

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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P616 SAH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P616 SAH, 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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P616 SAH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 May 1997.

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