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P714 GEJ

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,412 mi
Last recorded50,412 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 GEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 50,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2025 49,903 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,580 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 46,218 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2023 46,217 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 44,962 miles

under side of vehicle has been under sealed unable to see all brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2022 44,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth slightly worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer nearside outer transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot, slightly split, preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear rigid brake pipes covered with underseal preventing full inspection

Pass 14 Jan 2021 43,774 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 43,264 miles

Slight corrosion underneath

Fail 7 Jan 2020 43,262 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Jan 2019 43,009 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 42,177 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 41,218 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 41,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 39,352 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 38,293 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 35,053 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 30,722 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 29,547 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 29,544 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,505 miles

Advise o/s fog light not working

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 27,364 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 26,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 25,065 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 24,369 miles

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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P714 GEJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P714 GEJ, 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 P714 GEJ registered?

P714 GEJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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