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P919 ONB

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

42,126 mi
Last recorded42,126 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP919 ONB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 42,126 miles

Front Shock absorber & coil springs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 42,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorber & coil springs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 41,169 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 40,232 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,354 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 38,443 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 37,229 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 37,228 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 36,026 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 35,969 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 34,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

srs light on

Pass 4 Apr 2011 33,555 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 32,321 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 32,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 30,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,442 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 27,378 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 24,853 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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P919 ONB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 P919 ONB, 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 P919 ONB registered?

P919 ONB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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The MOT history for P919 ONB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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