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P764 KWC

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,902 mi
Last recorded86,902 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP764 KWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 86,902 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s head light immage week

Fail 25 May 2013 86,902 miles

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

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s head light immage week

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 85,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 85,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 84,039 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 84,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 79,477 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 79,477 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 77,015 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 77,015 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,631 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 69,126 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 69,126 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

ADVISE; REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SURFACE RUST AND SLIGHT PITTING

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P764 KWC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P764 KWC, 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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P764 KWC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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