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P939 RAH

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,031 mi
Last recorded151,031 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP939 RAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 151,031 miles

Offside Front slight weep from suspension leg

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 147,376 miles

nearside and of side sills getting weak

Fail 16 Nov 2015 147,358 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside and of side sills getting weak

Pass 26 Nov 2014 140,594 miles

front exhaust pipe to cat getting weak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear inner wings & sills starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel

slight exhaust blow

slight play at steering wheel

Fail 29 Nov 2013 134,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

brake pipes starting to corrode

rear inner wings & sills starting to corrode

rear tyres wearing unevenly

slight damage to nearside front roadwheel

slight exhaust blow

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,969 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread & perished

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering rack slightly worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Verious rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 Nov 2012 125,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on edges of tread & perished

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Steering rack slightly worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Verious rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 116,449 miles

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

Nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Nearside track rod end gaitor split

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

Offside front seat belt buckle damaged

One nearside rear lamp not lighting

Fail 22 Nov 2011 116,400 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside front lower ball joint gaitor split

Nearside track rod end gaitor split

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

Offside front seat belt buckle damaged

One nearside rear lamp not lighting

Pass 24 Nov 2010 107,887 miles

O/s/f seatbelt catch damaged.

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 97,951 miles

O/s & n/s rear tyres perished.

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 97,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

O/s & n/s rear tyres perished.

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 88,667 miles

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

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 disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight oil leak gearbox

Fail 21 Nov 2008 88,635 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight oil leak gearbox

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,798 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 79,684 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 69,553 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 69,255 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 69,255 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P939 RAH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P939 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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P939 RAH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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