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P776 PLX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

57,012 mi
Last recorded57,012 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP776 PLX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 57,012 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 55,518 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 52,813 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 52,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 51,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 50,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,830 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 49,320 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 48,378 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,135 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 47,721 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 45,694 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 44,125 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 42,227 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 39,379 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,283 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 33,123 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 31,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 31,340 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 30,097 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 29,347 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 29,094 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 27,997 miles

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 PLX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 PLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P776 PLX registered?

P776 PLX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P776 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P776 PLX shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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