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P753 OKN

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,344 mi
Last recorded105,344 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP753 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 105,344 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 105,334 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 19 May 2016 104,427 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2015 103,519 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 103,518 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 102,451 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2014 102,451 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 101,418 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 101,418 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2012 100,559 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2011 99,902 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 98,993 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 97,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 95,978 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 95,978 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 94,267 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 92,290 miles

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

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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P753 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 P753 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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What year was P753 OKN registered?

P753 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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