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P759 LSR

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,841 mi
Last recorded158,841 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP759 LSR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 158,841 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 151,199 miles

rear brake discs slightly corrodid

Fail 19 Jul 2010 151,199 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corrodid

Pass 23 Jul 2009 139,987 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 139,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 131,485 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 131,485 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 123,142 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 123,142 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 107,315 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 107,315 miles

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

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

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

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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P759 LSR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P759 LSR, 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 P759 LSR registered?

P759 LSR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P759 LSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P759 LSR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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