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P625 WWX

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,990 mi
Last recorded136,990 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP625 WWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 136,990 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 136,990 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 133,034 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 133,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 126,118 miles

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

exhaust corroded.

o/s headlamp reflector starting to deteriorate.

upper & lower tie rod bushes deteriorating on both sides.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 116,113 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 106,380 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P625 WWX 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 75%.

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 P625 WWX, 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 P625 WWX registered?

P625 WWX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P625 WWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P625 WWX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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