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P986 CJO

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,163 mi
Last recorded80,163 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP986 CJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2015 80,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet cable broken

handbrake readings on roller brake test only just meet m o t standard ,repair/ajustment may be needed.

rear brake discs corroded

rear service brake readings on roller brake test only just meet m o t standard,repair /ajustment may be needed.

Pass 12 Jan 2015 80,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

bonnet cable broken

handbrake readings on roller brake test only just meet m o t standard ,repair/ajustment may be needed.

rear brake discs corroded

rear service brake readings on roller brake test only just meet m o t standard,repair /ajustment may be needed.

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,008 miles

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Oct 2013 75,008 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

nail n/s/r tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2012 73,879 miles

EML on

Fail 19 Oct 2012 73,879 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

EML on

Pass 25 Oct 2011 72,658 miles

exhaust corroding in places

Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,658 miles

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

exhaust corroding in places

Pass 23 Oct 2010 71,314 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 71,314 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 69,944 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 69,944 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,842 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 68,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 67,794 miles

headlamps slightly dim

Fail 22 Oct 2007 67,794 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

headlamps slightly dim

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,973 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 66,973 miles

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

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

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

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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P986 CJO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P986 CJO, 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 P986 CJO registered?

P986 CJO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P986 CJO safe to buy?

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