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P841 HJC

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,735 mi
Last recorded126,735 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP841 HJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 126,735 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2010 126,713 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 119,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 113,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 109,406 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 102,435 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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P841 HJC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P841 HJC, 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 P841 HJC registered?

P841 HJC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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