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P677 TVV

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

160,186 mi
Last recorded160,186 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP677 TVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2013 160,186 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front alloy slightly buckeled

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills and chassis rails

Fail 25 Feb 2013 160,186 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside front alloy slightly buckeled

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills and chassis rails

Pass 17 Oct 2011 152,970 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 147,278 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 142,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 135,826 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 130,152 miles

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rod

Pass 25 Sep 2006 121,473 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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P677 TVV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P677 TVV, 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 P677 TVV registered?

P677 TVV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P677 TVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P677 TVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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