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P957 NLP

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,436 mi
Last recorded126,436 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 NLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 126,436 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 125,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 123,711 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,711 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 122,126 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 120,987 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 120,987 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 119,322 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,783 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,783 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,022 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 11,782 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 103,217 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 103,217 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 99,439 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,693 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 88,962 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 81,540 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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P957 NLP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P957 NLP, 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 P957 NLP registered?

P957 NLP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P957 NLP safe to buy?

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