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P865 PPV

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,725 mi
Last recorded51,725 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 PPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 51,725 miles

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

Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,725 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside rear inner side light not working.

Offside front metal brake pipe slightly corroded.

Offside rear inner side light not working.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 48,412 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 45,832 miles

Brake pipes begining to corrode at rear

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,419 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 43,419 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 40,865 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P865 PPV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P865 PPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P865 PPV registered?

P865 PPV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P865 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P865 PPV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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