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P746 TEG

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,267 mi
Last recorded157,267 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 TEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 157,267 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 142,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion to n/s sill (no hole found)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 142,268 miles

corrosion to n/s sill (no hole found)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 136,975 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 131,267 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 131,267 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,109 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 126,103 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 122,066 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 122,055 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 115,115 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Fail 12 Dec 2008 115,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

slight play n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 21 Dec 2007 108,935 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 108,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside front tyre worn close to 1.6 mm limit on inside edge on raised tread 205/50/15

offside front tyre worn close to 1.6 mm limit on inside edge on raised tread 205/50/15

Pass 12 Dec 2006 102,203 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 102,203 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 96,208 miles

rear torsion bar worn play in rack offside

Fail 16 Dec 2005 96,208 miles

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

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

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

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

rear torsion bar worn play in rack offside

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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P746 TEG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc 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 P746 TEG, 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 P746 TEG registered?

P746 TEG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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