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P624 PEG

1997 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,547 mi
Last recorded134,547 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP624 PEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 134,547 miles

oil leak from engine

poor beam pattern on offside and nearside front headlamps

poor servo operation on tickover

Fail 15 Jun 2009 134,488 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

oil leak from engine

poor beam pattern on offside and nearside front headlamps

Fail 2 Mar 2006 127,768 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both headlamp adjusters on N/S headlamp broken.

Brake fluid dirty.

N/F Headlamp wiper jammed halfway across headlamp (not affecting beam).

Suspect starter motor sticking - noisy when first starting engine.

Various minor engine oil leaks.

Pass 21 Feb 2006 127,582 miles

oil leak

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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P624 PEG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P624 PEG, 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 P624 PEG registered?

P624 PEG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P624 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P624 PEG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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