MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,750 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front healight lens corroded
engine manangement light illuminated
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
engine manangement light illuminated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge & tread low (5.2.3 (e))
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some components
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
exhaust system & joints corroded
offside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated
oil leak
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
exhaust system & joints corroded
offside front anti roll bar link gaiter deteriorated
oil leak
sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/f wheel slightly binding
windscreen starting to delaminate around edges
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
n/s/f wheel slightly binding
windscreen starting to delaminate around edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Head Lamp Wash/Wipe Not Working.
Windscreen parting between laminates around the outer edge.
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen parting between laminates around the outer edge.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate faded slighty
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear number plate condition starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P102 TAF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 P102 TAF, 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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P102 TAF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 April 1997.
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