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P640 SAH

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

86,570 mi
Last recorded86,570 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP640 SAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 86,570 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outers (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

headlamp protectors fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 84,909 miles

parking brake efficiency 17% may require replace or adjustment

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,082 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 83,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust system getting thin

Pass 27 Feb 2014 81,449 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 79,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 77,480 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 75,518 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 73,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 70,439 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 67,208 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 63,890 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 58,465 miles

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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P640 SAH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 P640 SAH, 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 P640 SAH registered?

P640 SAH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P640 SAH safe to buy?

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