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P945 SRT

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,637 mi
Last recorded128,637 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP945 SRT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2013 128,637 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 128,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 109,950 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,215 miles

BOTH REAR D BUSHES WORN ON REAR , NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT SIDE OF FUEL TANKFRONT PADS WEARING , EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR , OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DENTED .

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY , PARK BRAKE LEVER WORN , SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 1 Apr 2011 109,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

BOTH REAR D BUSHES WORN ON REAR , NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED AT SIDE OF FUEL TANKFRONT PADS WEARING , EXHAUST CORRODED AT REAR , OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DENTED .

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DRAGGING SLIGHTLY , PARK BRAKE LEVER WORN , SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE INBALANCE , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 9 Apr 2010 107,817 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 106,011 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 106,011 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 101,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,301 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 86,291 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 72,910 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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P945 SRT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P945 SRT, 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 P945 SRT registered?

P945 SRT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is P945 SRT safe to buy?

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