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P851 FJO

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

134,464 mi
Last recorded134,464 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 FJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 134,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

body and suspension has corrosion

hand brake lever travel high

Fail 6 Jun 2018 134,464 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position boot (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

body and suspension has corrosion

hand brake lever travel high

Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,415 miles

Front nearside+offside metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

parking brake travel has very little reserve travel

rear seats folded down with items placed causing a obstruction to the rear adult belts for full inspection

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit +heavily perished and worn on inner+outer edges (195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit +heavily perished and worn on inner+outer edges (195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 132,415 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front nearside+offside metal brake pipes slightly corroded

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

parking brake travel has very little reserve travel

rear seats folded down with items placed causing a obstruction to the rear adult belts for full inspection

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front+rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit +heavily perished and worn on inner+outer edges (195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit +heavily perished and worn on inner+outer edges (195/55/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 130,198 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 130,198 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)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

eml on

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,400 miles

exhaust blowing slightly + slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

Fail 30 Jun 2015 128,400 miles

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

exhaust blowing slightly + slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

Pass 13 May 2014 127,250 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes covered with grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 May 2014 127,142 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake pipes covered with grease

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 126,891 miles

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

handbrake only just met balance requirements

slight exhaust blow

Pass 21 Nov 2012 124,527 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 120,225 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 120,225 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 109,920 miles

O/S/F Headlight aim pattern poor

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,429 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2009 98,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2008 85,842 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,842 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,702 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 69,231 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 69,150 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 58,705 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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P851 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P851 FJO, 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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P851 FJO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 1997.

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