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P997 CPR

1996 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP997 CPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014

Dent in NSF roadwheel

OSF inner wing corroded next to engine mount

PLay in OSF shock absorber

Splits on outer sidewall of OSF tyre

Fail 27 Nov 2014

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Dent in NSF roadwheel

OSF inner wing corroded next to engine mount

PLay in OSF shock absorber

Splits on outer sidewall of OSF tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,332 miles

corrosion next to engine mount

Fail 21 Nov 2013 67,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

corrosion next to engine mount

large cracks in osr tyre and is bald on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,958 miles

OSR tyre cracking badly

corrosion hole in OSF wheel arch next to engine mount

front and rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 30 Nov 2012 54,958 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

OSR tyre cracking badly

corrosion hole in OSF wheel arch next to engine mount

front and rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,541 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

nearside front bumper side marker light in op

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,830 miles

corrsion within 30cm of ABS pump

Pass 19 Nov 2009 45,463 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 45,463 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 38,405 miles

front tyres low on edges of tread

n/s parking brake low effort

n/s rear service brake low effort

o/s front inner wing corroded near abs motor

rear service brakes uneven application

Fail 28 Oct 2008 38,405 miles

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

front tyres low on edges of tread

n/s parking brake low effort

n/s rear service brake low effort

o/s front inner wing corroded near abs motor

rear service brakes uneven application

Pass 23 Nov 2007 32,995 miles

both dipped headlamp images poor

front registration plate poor

o/s headlamp wet inside

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 15 Nov 2006 32,070 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 32,070 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both headlamps poor beam patterns

registration plates poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2005 31,097 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P997 CPR is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 P997 CPR, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P997 CPR is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P997 CPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P997 CPR shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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