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P636 MKJ

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,696 mi
Last recorded108,696 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP636 MKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 108,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Rear exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Pass 16 Oct 2015 107,118 miles

Rear exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 103,937 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack ball joint.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 103,937 miles

Exhaust corroded but not blowing.

Front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Slight play in nearside inner steering rack ball joint.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 102,885 miles

Both rear brakes slight bind

N/S/Front sidemarker broken

N/S/Rear outer sidelight inop

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/Front steering rack inner arm slight play

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 102,885 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both rear brakes slight bind

N/S/Front sidemarker broken

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/Front steering rack inner arm slight play

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 101,793 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly as is offside front brake.

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

Nearside front tyre tread depth measures 3mm.

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Poor beam image from nearside headlamp.

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 101,166 miles

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

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

brake disc and pad corrosion causing slight brake binding on offside front and both rears

Pass 2 Nov 2011 101,166 miles

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

brake disc and pad corrosion causing slight brake binding on offside front and both rears

Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,400 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 97,369 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 94,953 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 91,424 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 91,424 miles

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

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

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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P636 MKJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P636 MKJ, 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 P636 MKJ registered?

P636 MKJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 1997.

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