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P703 BJT

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,264 mi
Last recorded82,264 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP703 BJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,264 miles

o/s/r indicator bulb faded slightly, crack to o/s/r light lens, slight gearbox oil leak, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes, general corrosion to exhaust, o/s/r brake binding slightly

tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 6mm.

tyre size: 195/65/15 85v.

Fail 20 Jan 2012 82,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r indicator bulb faded slightly, crack to o/s/r light lens, slight gearbox oil leak, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes, general corrosion to exhaust, o/s/r brake binding slightly

tyre tread depths; n/s/f 1.0mm, o/s/f and both rear 6.0mm, 195/55/15 85v

Pass 20 Jan 2011 76,972 miles

rear washer not working, crack to o/s/r light lens, o/s/r indicator bulb faded, both front tyres wearing on inner edges, tyre tread depths; both front 3.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 195/55/15 85v

Pass 29 Jan 2010 70,863 miles

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 5mm both rear new 195/55r15 85v

Fail 27 Jan 2010 70,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

o/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded

tyrte tread depths n/s/f 3.5mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 6.5mm 195/55r15 85v

Fail 30 Jan 2009 64,149 miles

rear wiper blade split

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/r indicator faded

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 6.5mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 7.5mm 195/55r15v

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,149 miles

o/s/r indicator faded

rear wiper blade split

tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 6.5mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 7.5mm 195/55r15v

Pass 23 Jan 2008 57,584 miles

both front tyres approcing wear limit of 1.6mm.

both front wipers smearing slightly.

both rear tyres on wear limit of 1.6mm.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/f head lamp has poor beam pattern.

tread depths: both front on 2mm, both rear on 1.6mm.

tyre size: 195/55/15V.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 57,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front tyres approcing wear limit of 1.6mm.

both front wipers smearing slightly.

both rear tyres on wear limit of 1.6mm.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

n/s/f head lamp has poor beam pattern.

tread depths: both front on 2mm, both rear on 1.6mm.

tyre size: 195/55/15V.

Pass 26 Jan 2007 49,245 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 2mm

crack in o/s/r light unit but correct colour lights shown at time of test

n/s wiper rubber blade slightly out of shape but clears screen ok at time of test

o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit

oil on g/box

rear number plate insecure on o/s of plate at time of test

surface corrosion on exhaust

tyres 19555R15V both front 4mm both rear 5mm

various scratches on b/work and wheel trims

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,937 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 42,937 miles

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

slight imbalance to front brakes, unable to see front pads with wheels on,

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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P703 BJT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P703 BJT, 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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P703 BJT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 1997.

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