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P968 UBH

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

187,856 mi
Last recorded187,856 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP968 UBH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 187,856 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 187,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

nsr tyre starting to wear unevenly..

Pass 20 Jul 2006 164,799 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 164,799 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

osr tyre going out of shape.. nsr tyre, small nail in tread..

Pass 28 Jul 2005 141,451 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 141,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

overheated during emmission test

Fail 22 Jul 2005 141,252 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake fluid change

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 UBH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 UBH, 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 UBH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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