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P697 ODM

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,551 mi
Last recorded184,551 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 ODM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2011 184,551 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 184,184 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 175,569 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 168,628 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 168,599 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 157,004 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 147,328 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 147,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 133,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P697 ODM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P697 ODM, 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 P697 ODM registered?

P697 ODM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P697 ODM safe to buy?

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