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P791 PEG

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,793 mi
Last recorded220,793 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 PEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 220,793 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Fail 20 Mar 2014 220,197 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Surface corrosion offside rear outer sill

Pass 25 Mar 2013 206,459 miles

Both rear outer sidelights not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear marker light damaged and not working

Oil leak

nearside brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2013 206,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear outer sidelights not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside rear marker light damaged and not working

No emissions test

Oil leak

nearside brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 192,202 miles

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

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2012 192,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

both rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

emissions not tested

vehicle has a water leak

Pass 29 Mar 2011 178,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear outer sidelights not working

Fail 23 Mar 2011 178,171 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear outer sidelights not working

Pass 24 Mar 2010 167,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 162,625 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 158,238 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 151,984 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 144,456 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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P791 PEG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P791 PEG, 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 P791 PEG registered?

P791 PEG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P791 PEG safe to buy?

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