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P711 RYV

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

162,324 mi
Last recorded162,324 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 RYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2010 162,324 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 150,727 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 150,727 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 138,899 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 138,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 127,269 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 127,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,973 miles

both headlamp wipers split

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system getting rusty

long travel on parking brake

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear wheel trim missing

slight bind from offside rear brake

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

various oil leaks

Fail 31 Jan 2006 115,907 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

both headlamp wipers split

brake pedal rubber worn

centre and rear exhaust rusty

engine oil leak

front bumper skirt loose

front bumper split

lock barrel missing from fuel cap

offside front door and catch poorly aligned

offside rear hub cap missing

plastic sill covers fitted

rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 2000 miles

slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear seatbelts

slight wear in nearside of steering rack

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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P711 RYV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P711 RYV, 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 P711 RYV registered?

P711 RYV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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