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P874 HOP

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,902 mi
Last recorded143,902 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 HOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 143,902 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low

Fail 15 Nov 2010 143,902 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low

Pass 9 Dec 2009 138,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside wiper split and starting to smear.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 130,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 119,982 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Dec 2006 110,262 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 110,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

drivers door operation sticky when opening

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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P874 HOP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P874 HOP, 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 P874 HOP registered?

P874 HOP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P874 HOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 HOP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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