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P748 OKN

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,894 mi
Last recorded96,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP748 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,894 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 96,894 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 92,054 miles

headlight covers misted over

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,721 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise - base of windscreen has slight seperation of laminated surfaces

advise - partially blocked washer jets

Pass 31 Mar 2011 84,140 miles

slight discolouration to rear no plate

Pass 5 Mar 2010 79,167 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 75,543 miles

Auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp rear cover missing.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep.

Poor pattern to offside dipped beam.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear of floor and rear chassis rails rusty.

Steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded.

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 75,543 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Auxillary drive belt in poor condition

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside headlamp rear cover missing.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge but tread not cut as deep.

Poor pattern to offside dipped beam.

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Rear of floor and rear chassis rails rusty.

Steel brake pipes to rear flexy hoses corroded.

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,717 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 70,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front indicator faded

suspension bushes generally deteriorating

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,065 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 67,063 miles

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)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

inbalance of front brakesjust witihn limits

Pass 27 Mar 2006 61,039 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 61,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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P748 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P748 OKN, 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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P748 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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