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P963 LOW

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,983 mi
Last recorded79,983 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 LOW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,983 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside headlight adjusters broken off

offside headlight cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 22 Dec 2009 79,983 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside headlight adjusters broken off

nearside rear inner sidelight bulb not working

offside headlight cracked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,563 miles

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

hole in offside headlamp

offside front wing dented

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Feb 2009 75,563 miles

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

offside front wing dented

plastic sill covers fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

hole in offside headlamp

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2008 68,735 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen not in swept area

headlight adjusters broken

Fail 4 Jan 2008 68,735 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chip in screen not in swept area

headlight adjusters broken

Pass 8 Jan 2007 57,278 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 45,422 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2005 39,739 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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P963 LOW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P963 LOW, 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 P963 LOW registered?

P963 LOW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P963 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 LOW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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