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P932 APJ

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

122,285 mi
Last recorded122,285 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP932 APJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Jan 2013 122,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 113,105 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 113,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 103,604 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 103,604 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 97,565 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 97,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2010 97,322 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake disc worn

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

rear no plate

Pass 27 Jun 2009 90,269 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 90,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,613 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 71,756 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 64,198 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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P932 APJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 P932 APJ, 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 P932 APJ registered?

P932 APJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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