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P920 OKM

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

134,398 mi
Last recorded134,398 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 134,398 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 129,093 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 123,649 miles

both rear tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,436 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 118,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 112,574 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 106,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 106,524 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 101,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 98,155 miles

both rear inner tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,913 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 83,058 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar centre mounting bushes

Fail 20 Jul 2007 82,950 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

slight play in rear anti roll bar centre mounting bushes

strong advise both front wiper-blades split

Pass 9 Aug 2006 73,369 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 73,355 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack has slight play

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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P920 OKM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OKM, 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 OKM registered?

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

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