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P637 NDM

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,417 mi
Last recorded126,417 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 NDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2011 126,417 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 28 Aug 2010 123,691 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 116,862 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Oct 2006 102,448 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Damage to front spoiler

Damage to nearside sill cover

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear inner bulb inop.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 2mm min

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 102,448 miles

Corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe

Damage to front spoiler

Damage to nearside sill cover

Front number plate cracked

Nearside rear inner bulb inop.

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge 2mm min

Pass 14 Oct 2005 88,992 miles

slight run out at front brake discs

Fail 5 Oct 2005 88,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight run out to offside and near side front brake discs

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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P637 NDM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P637 NDM, 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 P637 NDM registered?

P637 NDM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P637 NDM safe to buy?

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