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P879 EDP

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,358 mi
Last recorded125,358 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 EDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2009 125,358 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 125,358 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 119,391 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 113,024 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 113,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyres are worn at inner edges.

Rear number plate poor.

Rear of exhaust has small leak.

Reduced performance at park brakes.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 107,698 miles

Exhaust abit corroded slightly

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate abit

O/S/R tyre nearly ON limits of tread wear at inner tread edge due to distortion

Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded slightly

both rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places slightly

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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P879 EDP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P879 EDP, 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 P879 EDP registered?

P879 EDP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 February 1997.

Is P879 EDP safe to buy?

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