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P75 PLG

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,531 mi
Last recorded77,531 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 PLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 77,531 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 77,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 76,698 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 75,376 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 74,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 72,493 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 72,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and on legal limit

Fail 26 Feb 2014 71,180 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,180 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 70,062 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,924 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 65,457 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,920 miles

n/s front wing repeater lamp lens cracked

o/s and n/s front to rear brake pipe corrosion around tank area recom repair

oil leak at n/s inner drive shaft/cv boot

partial sill,engine,rear floor covers and wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection

slight edge wear at front tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,311 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 57,553 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 54,710 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 51,446 miles

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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P75 PLG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 P75 PLG, 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 P75 PLG registered?

P75 PLG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P75 PLG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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