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P760 LCF

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,264 mi
Last recorded115,264 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP760 LCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 115,264 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s/f o/s/f head light power slightly reduced recomend replace head lights

Pass 25 Aug 2009 102,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise head light output slightly rduced recomend replace head lights

Fail 19 Aug 2009 102,818 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise head light output slightly rduced recomend replace head lights

Pass 6 Aug 2008 88,519 miles

head lights power output slightly reduced (recomend replace)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 76,882 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,480 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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P760 LCF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P760 LCF, 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 P760 LCF registered?

P760 LCF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 July 1997.

Is P760 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P760 LCF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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