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P962 TCV

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,619 mi
Last recorded79,619 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 TCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2012 79,619 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 79,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 74,838 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 74,838 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 69,128 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 69,128 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 64,935 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 64,933 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 61,116 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from n/s inner cv boot

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 28 Nov 2008 61,116 miles

oil leak from n/s inner cv boot

oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 29 Nov 2007 56,016 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 56,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,880 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2005 41,826 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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P962 TCV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P962 TCV, 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 P962 TCV registered?

P962 TCV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P962 TCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 TCV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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