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P729 PLK

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,766 mi
Last recorded97,766 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP729 PLK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2012 97,766 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

BOTH front to rear brake pipes badly corroded on the rear sections. ( nearing limits )

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2011 94,118 miles

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

engine oil light is on

front bumper lower spliter is insecure on the n/s

front number plate is in poor condition

rear anti roll bar d bushes are warn

the exhaust is leaking at the manifold to the limit

the front brake discs are warn

Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,118 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil light is on

front bumper lower spliter is insecure on the n/s

front number plate is in poor condition

rear anti roll bar d bushes are warn

the exhaust is leaking at the manifold to the limit

the front brake discs are warn

Pass 30 Sep 2010 89,102 miles

Brake pipes to offside and nearside rear brake hoses are corroded.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition. ( near to limits )

Pass 16 Dec 2009 86,353 miles

egr hose is split/loose and or flame trap body is broken(under a protective shield)

engine is noisey

front no plate badly damaged.

oil dip stick is badly sludged up and engine low on oil.

Fail 15 Dec 2009 86,353 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

EGR hose is split / loose and or filter / flame trap body is broken. ( unit is under a prostective shield )

Engine is noisey.

Front number plate is damaged to the limits.

Oil dipt stick is badly sludged up and it appears the engine may be low on oil.

Pass 10 Nov 2008 81,637 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 81,637 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,385 miles

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

Nearside rear outer side lamp is not working.

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear low.

Fail 6 Nov 2007 76,385 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear outer side lamp is not working.

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

Offside front tyre is starting to wear low.

Pass 27 Mar 2006 63,959 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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P729 PLK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P729 PLK, 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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P729 PLK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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