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P737 WGO

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,066 mi
Last recorded110,066 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 WGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 110,066 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 99,443 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 90,896 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 90,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,903 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 83,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 76,765 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,763 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2006 69,253 miles
Fail 13 May 2006 69,253 miles

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

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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P737 WGO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P737 WGO, 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 P737 WGO registered?

P737 WGO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 June 1997.

Is P737 WGO safe to buy?

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