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P957 TAB

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,024 mi
Last recorded191,024 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP957 TAB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2010 191,024 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

o/s/r tyre perished o.k for test

Pass 26 Feb 2010 191,024 miles

o/s/r tyre perished o.k for test

Pass 9 Feb 2009 188,825 miles

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

light switch slightly faulty o.k for test

n/s/r tyre perished o.k for test

Fail 5 Feb 2009 188,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

light switch slightly faulty o.k for test

n/s/r tyre perished o.k for test

Pass 23 Jan 2008 186,921 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 TAB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P957 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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What year was P957 TAB registered?

P957 TAB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P957 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P957 TAB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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