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P962 UFV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2011
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP962 UFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 134,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

long footbrake travel

Fail 10 Sep 2010 134,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

long footbrake travel

Pass 21 Oct 2009 129,051 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 129,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 122,848 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 122,724 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 112,724 miles

front number plate delaming

Pass 12 Jul 2007 119,405 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 119,405 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Battery insecure

Front number plate starting to deterorate

Rear wiper split

Pass 31 Jan 2006 109,531 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2006 109,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UFV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue 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 P962 UFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P962 UFV registered?

P962 UFV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 April 1997.

Is P962 UFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P962 UFV 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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