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P830 BPK

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

85,091 mi
Last recorded85,091 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP830 BPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 76,836 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 76,836 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 58,806 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,855 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 51,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 44,939 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 44,939 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,827 miles

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 37,823 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 28,655 miles

Nearside sill has slight damage.

Fail 4 Aug 2010 28,655 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside sill has slight damage.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 19,842 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 19,739 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 19,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 18,809 miles

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

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

nearside rear sill damaged

offside A pillar and roof damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2006 18,809 miles

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

nearside rear sill damaged

offside A pillar and roof damaged

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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P830 BPK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 P830 BPK, 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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P830 BPK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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