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P990 HOC

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

172,532 mi
Last recorded172,532 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP990 HOC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 172,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear disc corroding

Nearside Rear foot brake just met limits

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear disc corroding

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

advise oil leak over gear box

rear exhaust rubbers splitting but secure at time of test

Fail 12 Feb 2016 172,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear disc corroding

Nearside Rear foot brake just met limits

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear disc corroding

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

advise oil leak over gear box

rear exhaust rubbers splitting but secure at time of test

Pass 12 Feb 2015 169,142 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 169,142 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 161,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 161,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 155,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust looks weak at joints

Pass 18 Jan 2012 149,715 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,852 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 146,852 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 142,580 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 131,119 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 120,911 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 112,877 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 103,860 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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P990 HOC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 P990 HOC, 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 P990 HOC registered?

P990 HOC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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