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P995 NLP

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,883 mi
Last recorded119,883 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP995 NLP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 119,883 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 116,736 miles

slight distortion to o/s rear brake disc

Fail 16 Apr 2014 116,719 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

slight distortion to o/s rear brake disc

Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,659 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,151 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 107,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 102,568 miles

slight binding to n/s front brake

slight distortion to o/s rear brake

slight noise from catalytic convertor

Pass 17 Apr 2010 97,716 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 92,792 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 88,183 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 83,466 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 79,599 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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P995 NLP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P995 NLP, 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 P995 NLP registered?

P995 NLP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 April 1997.

Is P995 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P995 NLP shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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