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P904 AAA

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,597 mi
Last recorded132,597 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP904 AAA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 132,597 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 129,300 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 126,507 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 120,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

gear selector worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2011 111,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2010 109,414 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 103,861 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 98,144 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 98,143 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 92,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 87,284 miles

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

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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P904 AAA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P904 AAA, 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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P904 AAA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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