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P712 BJT

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

146,802 mi
Last recorded146,802 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 BJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 146,802 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 146,802 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 145,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 143,387 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 143,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 140,808 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 140,807 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,799 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 135,799 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 132,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 127,885 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 123,177 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 117,650 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 117,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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P712 BJT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 P712 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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What year was P712 BJT registered?

P712 BJT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P712 BJT shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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