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P820 HEC

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,130 mi
Last recorded101,130 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 HEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 101,130 miles
Pass 1 Jan 2020 100,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,250 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 98,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

exhaust rusted

Pass 6 Jan 2017 97,478 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Dec 2014 95,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,604 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 91,493 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2013 91,493 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 90,828 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 88,686 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windows tinted

Pass 4 Aug 2010 85,812 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 85,812 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 82,563 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 80,328 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 80,328 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 76,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 76,488 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 74,339 miles

oil leak

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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P820 HEC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P820 HEC, 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 P820 HEC registered?

P820 HEC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P820 HEC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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