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P930 WUS

1997 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,470 mi
Last recorded163,470 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP930 WUS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 163,470 miles

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

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

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

bad engine oil leaks

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper and under covers insecure

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/front tyre lowtread

o/s/rear secondery side lamp inop

rear anti roll bar corroded and both link arm bushes split

rear brake pads low and front and rear discs corroded

rear no/plate fading

rear seat belts not checked seats down

slight bind o/s/front hub

Fail 27 Sep 2010 163,450 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

bad engine oil leaks

battery insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper and under covers insecure

fuel pipes corroding

n/s/front tyre lowtread

o/s/rear secondery side lamp inop

rear anti roll bar corroded and both link arm bushes split

rear brake pads low and front and rear discs corroded

rear no/plate fading

rear seat belts not checked seats down

slight bind o/s/front hub

Pass 28 Oct 2009 153,886 miles

headlight images getting poor

Fail 26 Oct 2009 153,886 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery insercure

both front tyres low tread uneven wear/possible front wheel alignment required

engine cooling pipes corroding

engine oil leaks

nearside front marker lamp lens missing

nearside front tyre nail in tread

nearside rear secondary sidelight out

offside rear secondary sidelight out

rear tyres uneven wear low tread

steel fuel pipes front to back corroding

Pass 25 Oct 2008 137,655 miles

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar mounts worn

front to rear brake pipes at rear pooly rooted

headlamps poor images

offside front rim damaged

offside front shocker damp

oil leak

pas pipes slightly insecure

rear suspension bushes poor

rear tyres uneven wear

underside of vehicle corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2008 137,649 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

front anti roll bar mounts worn

front to rear brake pipes at rear pooly rooted

headlamps poor images

nearside front side runner lamp cover missing and rear inop

nearside rear inner side light inop

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front rim damaged

offside front shocker damp

oil leak

pas pipes slightly insecure

rear discs corroded and hubs rough

rear suspension bushes poor

rear tyres uneven wear

underside of vehicle corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2007 121,597 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 121,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 117,763 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 117,733 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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P930 WUS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P930 WUS, 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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P930 WUS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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