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P745 RYV

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,594 mi
Last recorded101,594 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 RYV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 101,594 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 101,589 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 98,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,958 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 97,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust mounting broken but not insecure at present

Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,265 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 93,212 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in both inner steering rack minner joint but not to excess at present

Pass 12 Apr 2010 87,542 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 82,879 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 82,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 75,691 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 75,691 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 67,557 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 67,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 58,784 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 58,784 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 52,455 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 52,453 miles

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

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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P745 RYV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P745 RYV, 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 P745 RYV registered?

P745 RYV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P745 RYV shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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