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P762 DPE

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

112,809 mi
Last recorded112,809 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 DPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,809 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 110,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 110,164 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 107,812 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,586 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2015 105,586 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

battery insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 102,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 99,461 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 96,377 miles

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

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

near side front wheel nuts not all the same type but secure

Fail 24 Feb 2012 96,377 miles

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

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

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

near side front wheel nuts not all the same type but secure

Pass 10 Feb 2011 93,420 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 93,420 miles

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) retaining device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 90,328 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 90,328 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 86,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 81,977 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 76,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 76,225 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 71,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to lower part of screen below dash level out of drivers view.

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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P762 DPE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P762 DPE, 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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P762 DPE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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