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P892 KKN

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,759 mi
Last recorded152,759 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP892 KKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 152,759 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 152,759 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 143,652 miles

Front number plate delaminating

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 143,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate delaminating.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 143,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front number plate delaminating.

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 127,779 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 63,122 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 109,456 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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P892 KKN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P892 KKN, 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 P892 KKN registered?

P892 KKN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 January 1997.

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