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P732 OKM

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

141,382 mi
Last recorded141,382 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP732 OKM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 141,382 miles

Rear sills and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 139,725 miles

rear sill / inner wheel arch areas corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 31 May 2024 138,845 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 22 May 2023 138,298 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sills corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 133,896 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 132,764 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear sill areas corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2020 131,026 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 129,404 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 125,167 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 120,767 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 117,071 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,505 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2014 108,590 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 105,508 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 100,436 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 95,030 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 91,354 miles

Both headlamp reflectors dull.

Pass 19 May 2009 87,449 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 87,449 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 84,004 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 79,203 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 73,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 73,829 miles

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

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

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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P732 OKM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 P732 OKM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P732 OKM registered?

P732 OKM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P732 OKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P732 OKM shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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