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P770 DNP

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,788 mi
Last recorded94,788 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP770 DNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,788 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust,tow-bar and rear brake pipes.

Pass 5 Jan 2009 91,328 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded.o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.n/s/r tyre flat spots.underbody wet.

Fail 5 Jan 2009 91,328 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear exhaust joint corroded.o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.n/s/r tyre flat spots.underbody wet.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 86,844 miles

front disc pads low.o/s/r tyre flat spots and low on tread.

Pass 3 Jan 2007 81,043 miles

o/s/r tyre flat spots and low on tread.both rear brake pipes starting to corrode.imbalance on rear brakes.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 74,381 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and flat spots.

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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P770 DNP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P770 DNP, 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 P770 DNP registered?

P770 DNP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P770 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P770 DNP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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