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P776 DPE

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,898 mi
Last recorded116,898 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 DPE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 116,898 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 112,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,462 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 107,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,853 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 94,933 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 94,933 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 88,267 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 81,282 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 81,282 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 73,853 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 66,357 miles

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

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

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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P776 DPE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P776 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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P776 DPE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 1997.

Is P776 DPE safe to buy?

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