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P752 KJM

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

167,186 mi
Last recorded167,186 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP752 KJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 167,186 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 167,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 145,499 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle silencer showing signs of deterioration

plastic body sills fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 127,855 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 127,839 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 119,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

washers weak

Fail 21 Jun 2011 119,271 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

washers weak

Pass 16 Jun 2010 116,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 116,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,125 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2008 106,521 miles

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

front number plate damaged

offside front brake pipe moumting loose

undertray

Fail 26 Jun 2008 106,521 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

offside front brake pipe moumting loose

undertray

Pass 20 Jun 2007 102,502 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 102,502 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level below minimum mark

Pass 5 Jul 2006 100,073 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 100,073 miles

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

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

bonnet shock absorber worn †

oil level low

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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P752 KJM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P752 KJM, 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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P752 KJM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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