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P837 DJO

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

168,935 mi
Last recorded168,935 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 DJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 168,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both centre/rear chassis rails slightly corroded

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

exhaust system may require further attention soon

front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside headlight requires attention soon

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear bumper slightly damaged

slight play in offside steering rack joint

trailer socket 7-pin type inoperative

Fail 20 Mar 2013 168,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

both rear stablizer arm bushes slightly perished

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

offside rack joint has slight play

rear axle bushes slightly perished

rear chassis rails slightly corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 158,453 miles

Nearside front brake hoses clip corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 157,733 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 144,958 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both number plates slightly discoloured

both rear outer side lights inoperative

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2011 144,958 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

both number plates slightly discoloured

both rear outer side lights inoperative

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 13 Apr 2010 127,668 miles

both centre chassis rails slightly corroded and slightly damaged

both front indicators slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake discs slightly pitted and requires attention soon

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 12 Apr 2010 127,668 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both centre chassis rails slightly corroded and slightly damaged

both front indicators slightly corroded

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear tyres close to legal limit on inner edges

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel pipes slightly corroded

offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

rear brake discs slightly pitted and requires attention soon

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 20 Apr 2009 116,127 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 116,055 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

battery insecure

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2008 106,689 miles

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2008 106,664 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

nearside track rod end has slight play

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2007 99,884 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2007 99,879 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2006 94,236 miles

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

oil leak

sill covers fitted

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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P837 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 P837 DJO, 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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P837 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 1997.

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