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P786 KGM

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

143,244 mi
Last recorded143,244 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP786 KGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2013 143,244 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 143,244 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 137,274 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 137,261 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 125,600 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 125,596 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2010 115,144 miles

long h/brake travel

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

o/s/r tyre cuts in inner side wall

play in both rack ends

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 14 Jun 2010 115,005 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

long h/brake travel

o/s/r tyre cuts in inner side wall

play in both rack ends

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2009 108,440 miles

front and rear disc corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded inner wing

o/s/f shock weeping

play in o/s s/rack

poor pattern o/s h/light

rear flexys ferrule corroded

under body components corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2009 108,433 miles

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

front and rear disc corroded

n/s/f brake pipe corroded inner wing

o/s/f shock weeping

play in o/s s/rack

poor pattern o/s h/light

rear flexys ferrule corroded

under body components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2008 107,550 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f/ wiper poor condition

over sills fitted

parkbrake long travel

Pass 27 Jun 2007 103,301 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced deterioration of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes plus slight knocking from o/s & n/s front suspension

Fail 22 Jun 2007 103,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advanced deterioration of front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

slight knocking from o/s & n/s front suspension

Pass 5 Jul 2006 99,088 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2006 99,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

front & rear suspension bushs in advanced deterioration

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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P786 KGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple 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 P786 KGM, 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 P786 KGM registered?

P786 KGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 1997.

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