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P801 MAR

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,085 mi
Last recorded112,085 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 MAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,085 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 107,095 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 102,202 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 98,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust repaired with paste slight leak

Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,116 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust repaired with paste slight leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,774 miles

Covers fitted to vehicle

Both rear tyres slight tyre wear on edges

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear inner brake pads seem low,front pads wearing thin front discs lipped

Slight play in offside steering rack joints

Suspect vacuum leak engine area

Fail 21 Jan 2010 93,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear tyres slight tyre wear on edges

Covers fitted to vehicle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear inner brake pads seem low,front pads wearing thin front discs lipped

Slight play in offside steering rack joints

Suspect vacuum leak engine area

Pass 19 Jan 2009 89,411 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 89,402 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,535 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 79,344 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 13,798 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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P801 MAR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 P801 MAR, 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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P801 MAR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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