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P726 OKO

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

125,080 mi
Last recorded125,080 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP726 OKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2016 125,080 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

General corrosion on underside of vehicle and its underside components

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

nearside front end marker lamp damaged

offside front end marker lamp not working

Pass 9 Jun 2015 124,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

nearside front end marker lamp damged

offside front end marker lamp not working

Fail 28 May 2015 124,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine malfunction warning system indicates a fault

nearside front end marker lamp damged

offside front end marker lamp not working

Pass 2 Jun 2014 123,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust system excessively corroded

nearside front end marker lamp damaged

offside front end marker lamp not working

Fail 24 Jul 2013 123,002 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front end outline marker lamo damaged

offside front end outline marker lamp not working

Pass 24 Jul 2013 123,002 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front end outline marker lamo damaged

offside front end outline marker lamp not working

Pass 10 May 2012 122,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system corroded

nearside front end outline marker lamp damaged

offside front end outline marker lamp not working

Pass 30 Apr 2011 121,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2011 121,953 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 May 2010 120,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 120,326 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 118,362 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 118,357 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 109,382 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 96,028 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 96,028 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,678 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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P726 OKO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P726 OKO, 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 P726 OKO registered?

P726 OKO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P726 OKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P726 OKO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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