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P929 RAH

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 RAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rubber. ( fitted with 3 so cannot fall) (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020

centre to rear exhaust flange becoming poor

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2020

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and sill end capping (5.3.6 (a) (i))

1 rear exhaust rubber mounting broken

centre to rear exhaust flange becoming poor

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,977 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside front brake disc back plate missing

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2019 109,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

offside front brake disc back plate missing

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 109,486 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear flange on front pipe very poor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

part sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2017 107,321 miles

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

front exhaust pipe to catalytic convertor flange deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 4 Jul 2017 107,321 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe to catalytic convertor flange deteriorated

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 18 Jul 2016 105,833 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on legal limit, offside rear 2mm and both worn/ slightly stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlight reflector poor

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

Fail 18 Jul 2016 105,833 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside rear on legal limit, offside rear 2mm and both worn/ slightly stepped on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlight reflector poor

rear registration plate becoming deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 103,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside headlamp poor/ reflector becoming poor. registration plates slightly deteriorated. rear indicators becoming white. unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 8 Jul 2015 103,586 miles

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

nearside headlamp poor/ reflector becoming poor. registration plates slightly deteriorated. rear indicators becoming white. unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2014 100,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight becoming dim/ reflector becoming poor

rear tyres feathering on inside of tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2014 100,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight becoming dim/ reflector becoming poor

rear tyres feathering on inside of tread

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 94,322 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2012 94,220 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 91,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre cut on tread no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 2 Aug 2010 88,388 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2010 88,346 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 85,691 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 81,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 77,014 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 69,487 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

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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P929 RAH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P929 RAH, 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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P929 RAH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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