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P920 CEP

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,132 mi
Last recorded110,132 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP920 CEP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 110,132 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

both rear inner arches

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs worn

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2011 110,132 miles

Nearside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

all brake pipes heavily greased

both rear inner arches

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs worn

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2010 101,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 94,187 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2008 87,092 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,508 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P920 CEP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P920 CEP, 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 P920 CEP registered?

P920 CEP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P920 CEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P920 CEP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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