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P862 VRO

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,902 mi
Last recorded111,902 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP862 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2016 111,902 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner and outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension bushes perishing

Underside showing signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2015 107,891 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both outer sills and rear inner sills corroding

nearside front outer cv boot perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2014 104,228 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 99,866 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 95,877 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 92,195 miles

underside showing signs of corrosion in sevral places

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,183 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

nearside rear brake pad getting worn

signs of corrosion on underside

Fail 28 Jul 2009 84,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 84,538 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 80,055 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 75,743 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2006 70,684 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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P862 VRO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P862 VRO, 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 P862 VRO registered?

P862 VRO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P862 VRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P862 VRO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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