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P763 KET

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

202,972 mi
Last recorded202,972 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP763 KET
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 202,972 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 197,627 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 194,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 189,059 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 184,607 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 179,280 miles

engine management light on

Fail 3 Jan 2012 179,270 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 174,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 168,852 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 165,699 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 163,376 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 159,753 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 153,920 miles

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

nsr osf nsf tyre cut on inner edges

osr brake pipe corroded

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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P763 KET is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P763 KET, 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 P763 KET registered?

P763 KET is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P763 KET safe to buy?

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