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P769 JNC

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,712 mi
Last recorded99,712 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP769 JNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 99,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,328 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 85,795 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate starting to discolour

handbrake travel

o/s headlamp chipped

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Sep 2008 85,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front number plate starting to discolour

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s headlamp chipped

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and perished advise replacment

oil leaks

sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 14 Sep 2007 78,272 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 78,262 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 71,858 miles

movement in both front shock absorbers

near side front tyre close to legal limit

rear brake pads wearing very low

rear indicators fading

sill trims fitted

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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P769 JNC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P769 JNC, 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 P769 JNC registered?

P769 JNC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P769 JNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P769 JNC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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