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P796 DJO

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,885 mi
Last recorded147,885 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 147,885 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 147,885 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front to rear brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2009 141,807 miles

centre and rear section of exhaust getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

power steering pump getting noisey

rear anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn

rear number plate laminates getting seperated

some corrosion rear undersills

some play steering rack

Pass 24 Nov 2008 135,774 miles

brake pipe to offside rear flex getting corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

front pads getting low

front tyres getting low

gearbox oil leak

offside front wiper blade split but still effective

rear exhaust joint corroded + blowing slightly

rear number plate laminates getting seperated

Fail 19 Nov 2008 135,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres getting low

gearbox oil leak

front pads getting low

brake pipe to offside rear flex getting corroded

exhaust system corroded

front discs worn

offside front wiper blade split but still effective

rear exhaust joint corroded + blowing slightly

rear number plate laminates getting seperated

Pass 19 Nov 2007 120,885 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 120,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Brake pipe to off side rear flex corroded.

Brake pipes to near side rear flex corroded.

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded.

Front discs getting worn.

Near side and off side sills getting corroded.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear number plate laminates getting separated.

Rear suspension link bushes getting perished.

Rear tailing arm mounting bushes getting worn.

Some accident damage near side rear acrh/door.

Some play near side rear anti-roll bar mounting bush.

Some play steering rack.

Window screen marked.

Pass 14 Nov 2006 109,963 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

front flexes getting perished

middle and rear section of exhaust getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting and link bushes getting worn

rear pads low

some play offside front drop link

Pass 21 Nov 2005 97,646 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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P796 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P796 DJO, 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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P796 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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