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P910 EWN

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,780 mi
Last recorded119,780 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP910 EWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 119,780 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 115,192 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 115,192 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Large engine undertray fitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 111,417 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 111,417 miles

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

1 ltr of engine oil added due to just below min level

both front tyres waering on inner edges(o/s worn smoth).

front tyres are of a differant profile to rear tyres

large plastic under tray fitted obstructing view

n/s front washer jet low pressure

noise from both rear wheels when rotating

o/s head light aim just below max hight

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2006 107,795 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 107,795 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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P910 EWN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P910 EWN, 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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P910 EWN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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