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P761 UEH

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,579 mi
Last recorded165,579 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP761 UEH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 165,579 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 165,577 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Catalytic converter internally damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2010 151,064 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded strong advise

engine oil low

front brake discs corroding

n/s/rear tyre cracking in sidewall

osf headlamp image weak may reqire replacement head lamp in future

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 26 Nov 2010 150,862 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear anti roll bar link arm bushes splitting

both rear brake pipes to flexis corroded strong advise

engine oil low

front brake discs corroding

n/s/rear tyre cracking in sidewall

rear indicators discoloured

Fail 13 Nov 2009 141,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres uneven wear low tread/possible front wheel alignment required

Pass 13 Nov 2009 141,385 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front tyres uneven wear low tread/possible front wheel alignment required

Pass 1 Nov 2008 131,411 miles

noisey relay in car interior faulty

Fail 1 Nov 2008 131,411 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

noisey relay in car interior faulty

Pass 10 Nov 2007 128,107 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

gearbox area damp

rear indicators discoloured

rear no plate damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2006 123,491 miles

exhaust corroded

rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 29 Oct 2005 120,374 miles

exhaust corroded

front pads appear low (inner)

gear box area damp

offside rear rim slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2004 114,238 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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P761 UEH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P761 UEH, 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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P761 UEH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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