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P958 XHT

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

47,812 mi
Last recorded47,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 XHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2009 47,812 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 34,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,369 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 24,439 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2005 23,805 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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P958 XHT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P958 XHT, 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 P958 XHT registered?

P958 XHT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P958 XHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 XHT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P958 XHT have outstanding finance?

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