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P905 LVV

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

226,617 mi
Last recorded226,617 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP905 LVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2015 226,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front part of the exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2014 221,729 miles

Driver side door rubber seal deteriorated

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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

centre section exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2013 216,513 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 216,513 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 210,177 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jan 2012 210,177 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2011 204,569 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 204,569 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/r brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 197,955 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear nimber plate slightly deteriaoted

Pass 23 Jan 2009 193,082 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 193,082 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 188,164 miles

Front number plate cracked

Rear number plate delaminating

Fail 29 Jan 2008 188,164 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 25 Jan 2007 182,337 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 182,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 174,066 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 174,066 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P905 LVV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P905 LVV, 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 P905 LVV registered?

P905 LVV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 1997.

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