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P999 YGM

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,292 mi
Last recorded85,292 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP999 YGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2014 85,292 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2013 81,408 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 81,408 miles

Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 80,025 miles

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 80,025 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Centre Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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 31 Mar 2011 77,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre oy of shape

Fail 28 Mar 2011 77,613 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre oy of shape

Fail 27 Apr 2010 74,959 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 74,959 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 74,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 74,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 65,119 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 60,179 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 55,552 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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P999 YGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P999 YGM, 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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P999 YGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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