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P968 AAP

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,688 mi
Last recorded127,688 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 AAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 127,688 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

slight cracking in offside front tyre tread

Fail 16 Nov 2015 127,688 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

slight cracking in offside front tyre tread

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,702 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 124,702 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 121,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 119,323 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 119,296 miles

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

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

front and rear discs pitted

offside front indicator lens missing

Pass 7 Oct 2010 119,288 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 119,288 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 118,922 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 118,922 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 116,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 116,763 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 114,662 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 114,662 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 109,451 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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P968 AAP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P968 AAP, 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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P968 AAP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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