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P941 RAH

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

161,902 mi
Last recorded161,902 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP941 RAH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 161,902 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 161,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 144,018 miles

nsf lower ball joint gaiter split,both rear swinging arm bushes perishing and slight movement.

Fail 1 Jul 2006 144,018 miles

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

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

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

both rear swinging arm bushes perishing and slight movement.

nsf lower ball joint gaiter split

Pass 6 Jul 2005 140,368 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in nsr tyre

nsr outer lens cracked,cut in nrf tyre sidewall, tyre on 2mm cords not visable,both front tyres worn on inner edge

speedometer not illuminated

Fail 30 Jun 2005 140,363 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nail in nsr tyre

nsr outer lens cracked, cut in nsf tyre sidewall, tyre on 2mm, cords not visable, both front tyres worn on inner edge, fuel lines corroded by fuel filter

speedometer not illuminated

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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P941 RAH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P941 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P941 RAH registered?

P941 RAH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 1997.

Is P941 RAH safe to buy?

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