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P84 WGS

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,646 mi
Last recorded85,646 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 WGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 85,646 miles

Front brake discs and pads low

Fail 7 Aug 2017 85,646 miles

Front brake discs and pads low

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 81,388 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 81,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 77,789 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 77,789 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 74,125 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 70,957 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,952 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 60,335 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 57,186 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 57,186 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 53,936 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,000 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 45,282 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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P84 WGS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P84 WGS, 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 P84 WGS registered?

P84 WGS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P84 WGS safe to buy?

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