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P867 OWC

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

171,273 mi
Last recorded171,273 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP867 OWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2009 171,273 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracked on inner edge

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2008 161,975 miles

1 bulb inoperative in N/S/R lamp.

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

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 161,975 miles

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

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

1 bulb inoperative in N/S/R lamp.

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

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

Front registration plate damaged.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 153,372 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Aug 2007 153,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2006 143,076 miles

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

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

FRONT TYRES WORN

Fail 5 Sep 2006 143,076 miles

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

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

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

FRONT TYRES WORN

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 OWC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OWC, 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 P867 OWC registered?

P867 OWC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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