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P61 WGO

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,493 mi
Last recorded63,493 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 WGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 63,493 miles

cambelt last changed?

headlamp aims on limit

headlamp beam images poor

nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

various body/bumper damage

Fail 14 Apr 2008 61,564 miles

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

c.o content at idle and fast idle limits only just met.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 61,564 miles

c.o content at idle and fast idle limits only just met.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,381 miles

battery sluggish

cambelt last changed?

oil leak,possibly from nearside driveshaft oil seal

rear wiper split

various body/bumper damage

Pass 13 Apr 2006 56,521 miles

as per advise sheet issued on 12/4/06

Fail 12 Apr 2006 56,521 miles

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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

cambelt is overdue for replacement - advise immediate replacement!

centre and rear exhaust sections getting rusty at joint with each other

emmission light on

front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking

nearside front side marker light broken

offside front tyre at 2mm

various body/bumper damage

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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P61 WGO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P61 WGO, 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 P61 WGO registered?

P61 WGO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P61 WGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P61 WGO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P61 WGO have outstanding finance?

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