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P980 OVX

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,060 mi
Last recorded46,060 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP980 OVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 46,060 miles

Exhaust rusty - no leaks.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 45,903 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,738 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear bumper damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2018 45,738 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 45,555 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 45,555 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 45,364 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges and getting slightly low

Fail 29 Mar 2016 45,364 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges and getting slightly low

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,191 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 44,968 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,763 miles

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

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

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Fail 3 Apr 2012 44,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

The o/s front tyre is feathering on the edges.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 44,578 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

The o/s front tyre is feathering on the edges.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 43,607 miles

The o/s front tyre is feathering on the edges.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 43,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The o/s front tyre is feathering on the edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 42,994 miles

front numberplate discoloured

Fail 17 Apr 2010 42,994 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front numberplate discoloured

Pass 7 Apr 2009 42,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 10 Apr 2008 41,800 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The rear tyres are feathering on the edges.

Fail 10 Apr 2008 41,800 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The rear tyres are feathering on the edges.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,749 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 40,749 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,915 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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P980 OVX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 P980 OVX, 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 P980 OVX registered?

P980 OVX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 May 1997.

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