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P824 MOR

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,185 mi
Last recorded99,185 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 MOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 99,185 miles

Front number plate cracked and deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2015 96,757 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,472 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 93,772 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 92,305 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 92,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,037 miles

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

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 90,037 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn low on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 87,747 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 15 Jan 2010 87,747 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,221 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 85,197 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 82,763 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 80,300 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 77,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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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P824 MOR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P824 MOR, 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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P824 MOR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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