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SBZ 7151

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

200,134 mi
Last recorded200,134 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 7151
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 200,134 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 200,034 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 200,034 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 200,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 190,396 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underneath car quiet heavily corrodded

Fail 23 Mar 2007 190,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

underneath car quiet heavily corrodded.

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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SBZ 7151 is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SBZ 7151, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SBZ 7151 registered?

SBZ 7151 is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is SBZ 7151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 7151 shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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