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P676 XFV

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

83,073 mi
Last recorded83,073 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP676 XFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2023 83,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear lower inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sill backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 82,483 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear sill backs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 81,868 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear lower inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 81,271 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 81,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,379 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 78,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,971 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 75,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 72,590 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 68,284 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 66,812 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 65,772 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,884 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 64,881 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 63,418 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 63,418 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

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

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

both rear outer position lamps not working

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,906 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 60,906 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 59,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 57,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 55,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,705 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 53,705 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 51,666 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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P676 XFV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 P676 XFV, 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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P676 XFV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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