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P953 WGS

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

80,594 mi
Last recorded80,594 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 WGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,594 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,007 miles

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 21 Feb 2011 80,007 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,352 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2009 77,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing and nearside rear tyre slight perishing to treads

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,792 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 76,792 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on inside

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,059 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,059 miles

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

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 22 Feb 2006 68,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 68,395 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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P953 WGS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P953 WGS, 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 P953 WGS registered?

P953 WGS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P953 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P953 WGS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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