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P949 TAB

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

123,527 mi
Last recorded123,527 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP949 TAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 123,527 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2018 123,526 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2017 116,678 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust deteriorated

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 17 May 2017 116,678 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust deteriorated

gearbox has oil leak

Fail 15 May 2017 116,674 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust deteriorated

gearbox has oil leak

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2016 109,986 miles

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Fail 5 May 2016 109,986 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,356 miles

rear wiper deteriorated

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 102,356 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 6 Dec 2013 96,774 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 96,774 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

covers on sills

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Dec 2012 89,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

covers on sills

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Dec 2011 79,352 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 79,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 70,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Rear brake reading much lower than O/S.

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2010 70,544 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S Rear brake reading much lower than O/S.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,135 miles

Adjusters on n/s front headlamp broken.

Front tyres starting to get low on tread

N/S/Rear brake reading low compared to O/S

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

Rear brakes out of balance - 45%

Fail 11 Dec 2009 61,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Adjusters on n/s front headlamp broken.

Front tyres starting to get low on tread

N/S/Rear brake reading low compared to O/S

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brakes out of balance - 45%

Pass 9 Dec 2008 52,556 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 51,029 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 49,310 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 47,409 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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P949 TAB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 P949 TAB, 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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P949 TAB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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