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P87 MFS

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,599 mi
Last recorded93,599 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP87 MFS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 93,599 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 90,346 miles

brake hoses corroded, section of nsf brake pipe corroded, front to rear slightly corroded

front exhaust deteriorated

parking brake travel and play, rear caliper levers sticking and osr bind

shock absorbers and springs badly corroded

underbody and components corrosion, sills badly corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2017 90,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam wiring damaged and plug melting (1.7.5a)

brake hoses corroded, section of nsf brake pipe corroded, front to rear slightly corroded

front exhaust deteriorated

parking brake travel and play, rear caliper levers sticking and osr bind

shock absorbers and springs badly corroded

underbody and components corrosion, sills badly corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2016 88,503 miles

battery low /coolant level low

brake hoses badly corroded /nsf brake pipe section corroded

exhaust front join deteriorated

front brakes corroded

oil leak

park brake play travel- rear new calipers levers sticking

underbody components suspension badlycorroded

Fail 13 Jul 2016 88,498 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear unevenly worn 1955515 (4.1.E.1)

battery low /coolant level low

brake hoses badly corroded /nsf brake pipe section corroded

exhaust front join deteriorated

front brakes corroded

oil leak

park brake play travel- rear new calipers levers sticking

underbody components suspension badlycorroded

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,476 miles

abs reluctor rings corroded

all suspension coil springs corroded

brake flexible hoses perished

exhaust system and catalyst badly corroded

front suspension drop link bushes perished

rear brake discs corroded and o/sr caliper off stop

rear shock absorbers corroded

vehicle underside corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2014 80,445 miles

brake fluid discoloured

coolant level low

exhaust badly corroded

front and rear brake hoses corroded

front to rear front section brake pipe corroded

noise spinning front wheels

slight play handbrake

some dents and scratches

Pass 2 May 2013 75,376 miles

all brake hoses corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2013 75,371 miles

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

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

all brake hoses corroded

rear brake discs corroded

suspect front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 71,708 miles

both front and both rear brake hoses corroded

exhaust joins badly corroded and deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre 3mm 1955515v

osf strut and coil spring corroded

rear brake performance slightly low

roughness rear brakes spinning wheels

Fail 17 Apr 2012 71,708 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front and both rear brake hoses corroded

exhaust joins badly corroded and deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

nsf tyre 3mm 1955515v

osf strut and coil spring corroded

rear brake performance slightly low

roughness rear brakes spinning wheels

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,651 miles

front reg plate cracked

nsf brake pipe slightly corroded

nsf wheel trim missing

rear tyres perished and small bulge osr 1955515

Pass 19 Apr 2010 62,263 miles

engine noise

exhaust joins badly corroded

front brake discs slight corrosion

nsf headlamp condensation affecting image slightly

nsf wheel trim missing

outer tail lamps not working

rear brake hoses corroded

travel handbrake

various dents scratches

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,243 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,243 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,740 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,751 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 60,751 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 58,919 miles

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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P87 MFS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P87 MFS, 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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P87 MFS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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