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P803 KET

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,771 mi
Last recorded147,771 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 KET
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2013 147,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

slight corrosion to engine bay brake pipes

slight grab both front brakes

underbody corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2013 147,771 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight corrosion to engine bay brake pipes

slight grab both front brakes

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 139,643 miles

chips in windscreen

rear bumper crossmember badly corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2012 139,638 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front sills badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

chips in windscreen

rear bumper crossmember badly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 130,393 miles

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

front and rear suspension components generally corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 130,393 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension components generally corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2010 121,924 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel lines and filter corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2010 121,755 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

fuel lines and filter corroded

underside of vehicle generally corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2009 112,048 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter and pipes corroded

nearside front side marker flickers when tapped

rear number plate slightly delaminating

rear valance corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Fail 12 Oct 2009 112,048 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel filter and pipes corroded

nearside front side marker flickers when tapped

rear number plate slightly delaminating

rear valance corroded and holed outside prescribed area

Pass 15 Oct 2008 102,719 miles

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

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

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

fuel lines and filter rusty

metal ferruls on both front flexable brake hoses rusty

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear valance rusted and holed outside prescribed area

underside generally rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2007 93,805 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise fuel filter and fittings corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2006 84,386 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 84,375 miles

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

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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P803 KET is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P803 KET, 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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P803 KET is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 1997.

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