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P821 WUH

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

191,945 mi
Last recorded191,945 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 WUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 191,945 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside steering arm slight movement at its fixings

offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 28 Mar 2013 187,706 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 178,348 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 178,348 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 172,100 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 157,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 152,594 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant pipe corroded

exhaust system corroded,rear joint badly corroded

front and rear brake pads seem low

front bumper secured with ties

nsf wheel damaged and distorted just acceptable,nsr wheel damaged and distorted

os mirror glass slightly loose,secured with tape

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 16 May 2008 152,594 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant pipe corroded

exhaust system corroded,rear joint badly corroded

front and rear brake pads seem low

front bumper secured with ties

nsf wheel damaged and distorted just acceptable,nsr wheel damaged and distorted

os mirror glass slightly loose,secured with tape

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 13 Apr 2007 149,109 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 145,409 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 4 Nov 2005 134,648 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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P821 WUH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P821 WUH, 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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P821 WUH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 April 1997.

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