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P686 KOM

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,327 mi
Last recorded29,327 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP686 KOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 29,327 miles

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

O/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,446 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 27,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 26,485 miles

Head light switch rough in operation..

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 26,485 miles

Head light switch rough in operation..

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 25,356 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2012 25,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 24,190 miles

o/s rear inner side light not working

Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,046 miles

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

N/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 10 Feb 2010 23,046 miles

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

N/s rear tyre cracking on sidewall

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 21,817 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,500 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 19,035 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 17,549 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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P686 KOM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P686 KOM, 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 P686 KOM registered?

P686 KOM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P686 KOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P686 KOM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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