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P746 UEH

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,633 mi
Last recorded127,633 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP746 UEH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2008 127,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 127,633 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 May 2008 127,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Engine water pipe corroded and leaking

Nearside front drop link has a split rubber gaiter

Offside rear side position lamp inoperative

Oil leak

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2007 117,683 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 117,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 May 2006 107,682 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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P746 UEH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UEH, 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 UEH registered?

P746 UEH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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