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P867 DAO

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,902 mi
Last recorded114,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 114,902 miles

front and rear discs corroded and worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2009 113,591 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 113,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2008 111,894 miles

damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre outer sidewall

exhaust heavily corroded

exhaust rattling

oil leaks

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate in poor condition

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Fail 8 May 2008 111,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

damage to n/s/f wheel and tyre outer sidewall

exhaust heavily corroded

exhaust rattling

oil leaks

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate in poor condition

windscreen chipped

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 May 2007 110,487 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 110,487 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 104,711 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

rear tyres tread wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 May 2006 104,711 miles

rear tyres tread wearing on inner edges

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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P867 DAO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P867 DAO, 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 P867 DAO registered?

P867 DAO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P867 DAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P867 DAO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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