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P907 FEC

1997 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,286 mi
Last recorded140,286 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP907 FEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 140,286 miles

n/s head light pattern indestinct recommend replacement

Fail 29 Jan 2015 140,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s head light pattern indestinct recommend replacement

Pass 31 Jan 2014 132,310 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 132,310 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,710 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,837 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 114,837 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 106,941 miles

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

head lights pattern less defind than normal

several suspension bushes perishing

Pass 25 Jan 2010 98,018 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower arm inner front bush has slight play

rear brakes noisey

Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,190 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 82,417 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 82,417 miles

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

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

excess rubber around pws belt

Pass 5 Feb 2007 77,429 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 72,128 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P907 FEC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P907 FEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P907 FEC registered?

P907 FEC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P907 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P907 FEC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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