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P911 SNH

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,553 mi
Last recorded164,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP911 SNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 164,553 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel high

Fail 18 Jan 2012 164,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

hand brake travel high

Fail 13 Jan 2012 164,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake travel high

Pass 1 Feb 2011 157,791 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 157,791 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 153,812 miles

exhaust system very rusty and thin

front and rear no plates starting to fade

Pass 21 Jan 2009 151,812 miles

exhaust system very rusty and thin

front no plate fading

Pass 22 Jan 2008 148,967 miles

brake and fuel pipes need waxoyled

exhaust system very rusty and thin

Fail 22 Jan 2008 148,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

brake and fuel pipes need waxoyled

exhaust system very rusty and thin

Pass 10 Jan 2007 144,202 miles

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

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

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

oil level down

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P911 SNH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P911 SNH, 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 P911 SNH registered?

P911 SNH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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