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P731 FPM

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,794 mi
Last recorded155,794 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 FPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2013 155,794 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leaks

Pass 19 Apr 2013 150,715 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 150,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wipers split

Pass 4 Apr 2012 137,156 miles

1/ unalb to check outer sills fully due to sill covers 2/ both outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2012 137,100 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

1/ unalb to check outer sills fully due to sill covers 2/ both outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 132,945 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 132,945 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 128,976 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

drivers front brake binds slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2009 125,809 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 123,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 119,756 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 115,976 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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P731 FPM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P731 FPM, 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 P731 FPM registered?

P731 FPM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 1997.

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