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P756 DJO

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,148 mi
Last recorded139,148 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP756 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 139,148 miles

exhaust system corroded

tested in wet conditions

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2012 139,005 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads worn

rear brake pads worn low

tested in wet conditions

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2011 130,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

borderline damage to nearside front road wheel

borderline deterioation in exhaust system(new exhaust system recommended)

slight deterioation in rear suspension bushes generally

Pass 10 Nov 2011 130,537 miles

borderline damage to nearside front road wheel

borderline deterioation in exhaust system(new exhaust system recommended)

slight deterioation in rear suspension bushes generally

Pass 15 Nov 2010 125,190 miles

both rear trailing arm tie bars in poor condition

rear silencer to centre exhaust connection in very poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2009 119,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

number plates in poor condition(new plates recommended)

offside steering rack boot in poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2008 114,260 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 107,311 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 99,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2006 99,511 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 92,667 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P756 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P756 DJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P756 DJO?

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What year was P756 DJO registered?

P756 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P756 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P756 DJO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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