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P668 HCF

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

113,190 mi
Last recorded113,190 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP668 HCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 113,190 miles

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

various brake pipes coroded

Pass 27 Apr 2017 112,047 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower wing badly corroded

various underside components corroded

Pass 11 May 2016 110,862 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

various suspension and braking components coroded

Fail 5 May 2016 110,831 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outter sills (2.4.A.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

various suspension and braking components coroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,607 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspension link arm bushes poor

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 6 May 2014 106,746 miles

Front brake pads showing wear

Pass 17 May 2013 104,683 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 103,297 miles

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

brake fluid poor

Fail 16 May 2012 103,297 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

brake fluid poor

Pass 17 May 2011 101,544 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 99,384 miles

Front wiper blades ageing

Small chip front screen

front and rear brake pads showing wear

Pass 5 May 2009 97,332 miles

Rear exhaust flange rusty

Pass 20 May 2008 95,256 miles

Ex rusty not yet blowing

Front pads and discs

Pass 9 May 2007 93,256 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 90,675 miles

exhaust system rusty but not yet blowing

slight jacking damage nearside rear body sill

Pass 26 May 2005 88,481 miles
Fail 19 May 2005 88,420 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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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P668 HCF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P668 HCF, 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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P668 HCF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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