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P915 SNH

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,390 mi
Last recorded224,390 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP915 SNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 224,390 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 224,383 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front nearside bottom ball joint dust cover split

Front nearside tyre damadged on outside edge

Nearside inner c/v gatour clip loose

Rear offside steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 217,182 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

front nearside bottom ball joint grease cover is split

Fail 29 Apr 2010 217,091 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine oil leak

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

front nearside bottom ball joint grease cover is split

Pass 1 May 2009 213,084 miles

auxilliary drive belt is fraying

cambelt cover is missing

front offside tyre is worn

rear nearside tyre is worn

Fail 29 Apr 2009 213,081 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

auxilliary drive belt is fraying

both front brake discs arnd pads are worn

brake pedal travel

cambelt cover is missing

front offside tyre is worn

rear nearside tyre is worn

Pass 29 Feb 2008 206,036 miles

both front brake discs worn

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2007 200,291 miles

all brake discs are corroded

both front tyres are worn on the inside edge

cambelt covers are missing

Pass 30 Nov 2005 199,976 miles

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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P915 SNH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P915 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 P915 SNH registered?

P915 SNH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P915 SNH shows 9 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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