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P991 LNF

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

197,482 mi
Last recorded197,482 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP991 LNF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2010 197,482 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 193,827 miles

wiper linkage worn/ trim under car insicure

Fail 27 Apr 2009 193,827 miles

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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wiper linkage worn/ trim under car insicure

Pass 29 Apr 2008 188,796 miles

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

o/s/f arch liner has been rubbing on tyre but ok now.needs new clips.

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.

rear roll bar bushes slight play in them.

slight lift in o/s/f ball joint.

some cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 188,796 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s/f arch liner has been rubbing wheel (but not now).

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.

rear roll bar d bushes have play in them.

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

some cracking in o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 19 Apr 2008 188,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f arch liner has been rubbing wheel (but not now).

o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.

rear roll bar d bushes have play in them.

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

some cracking in o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 30 Apr 2007 182,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre near limit @ 2mm,& screw in centre of tread.

o/s & o/s rear short link rod outer bushes slightly deteriorated.

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 182,786 miles

n/s/f tyre near limit @ 2mm,& screw in centre of tread.

o/s & o/s rear short link rod outer bushes slightly deteriorated.

slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.

slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint.

Pass 27 Apr 2006 179,907 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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P991 LNF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 P991 LNF, 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 P991 LNF registered?

P991 LNF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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