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P690 CPK

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

143,788 mi
Last recorded143,788 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 CPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2019 143,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Dec 2019 143,788 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 142,332 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 142,263 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 57% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 140,096 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear tyre has a low outer edge

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 139,599 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 139,327 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 135,894 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 131,362 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 131,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 127,212 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 127,212 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 122,719 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 122,719 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 119,239 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 113,761 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 113,761 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2009 108,272 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 103,048 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 96,226 miles

engine oil leak under car

Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,006 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 87,006 miles

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

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P690 CPK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 P690 CPK, 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 P690 CPK registered?

P690 CPK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P690 CPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 CPK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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