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P727 XGA

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

197,672 mi
Last recorded197,672 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 XGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2008 197,672 miles

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

film on windscreen on inside

nearside & offside sills slight corrosion

rear underbody heavily rusted

Fail 4 Nov 2008 197,668 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

film on windscreen on inside

nearside & offside sills slight corrosion

rear underbody heavily rusted

Pass 30 Oct 2007 181,565 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general underbody rust at rear

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Fail 30 Oct 2007 181,564 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

general underbody rust at rear

nearside outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2006 151,560 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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P727 XGA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P727 XGA, 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 P727 XGA registered?

P727 XGA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P727 XGA safe to buy?

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