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P902 KVU

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,097 mi
Last recorded70,097 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 KVU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 70,097 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear both Tyres deteriorated from inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear washer not working

Rear wheel arches corroded on both sides

oil misting under the gearbox

Fail 21 Apr 2017 69,270 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre both edges worn

Rear Body has slight corrosion wheel arch both sides (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear washer not working

Fail 23 Jan 2017 64,699 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Body has slight corrosion sills & arches (6.1.B.2)

Front tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Suspension, Steering & Brake components have surface corrosion

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 55,715 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake flexi hose bracket insecure (corroded)

Rear exhaust system corroded

corrosion various points

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2015 52,553 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2014 49,548 miles

corrosion various points

oil leak (gearbox)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2013 47,239 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2012 45,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 42,665 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 37,557 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside headlamp adjusters broken

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,826 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 31,561 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 31,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 29,096 miles

advise nearside front to rear brake pipe

advise offside rear lower suspension arm

Fail 10 Jan 2006 29,075 miles

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

advise nearside front to rear brake pipe

advise offside rear lower suspension arm

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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P902 KVU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P902 KVU, 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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P902 KVU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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