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P711 XFV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,769 mi
Last recorded158,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP711 XFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 158,769 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 158,767 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 30 Jun 2011 154,498 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 154,498 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 146,561 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 146,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pedal rubber wearing

Left-hand rear brake reading low 96kg

Fail 26 Jun 2010 146,551 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 146,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s outer sill corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2009 137,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 129,587 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes - cleaned and greased

exhaust getting weak at rear silencer

front indacators fading

slight perishing to front brake flexi hoses

widow screen starting to delaminate

Pass 13 Mar 2007 124,522 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 124,522 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

brake pedal rubber pad worn

front indicators colour & repeaters fading to white

nearside front balljoint rubber split & some wear exists

oil leak/s

Pass 23 Feb 2006 118,547 miles

front reg plate damaged

headlight beam pattern poor

offside headlight cracked & condensation

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 XFV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XFV, 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 XFV registered?

P711 XFV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P711 XFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P711 XFV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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