MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,145 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
airbag warning light on
beam deflectors fitted
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
airbag warning light on
beam deflectors fitted
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
plastic sill covers fitted
slight corrosion to rear brake discs
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
airbag warning lamp on
beam deflectors fitted
front & rear bumpers damaged
fuel filter pipes corroded
nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
airbag warning lamp on
beam deflectors fitted
front & rear bumpers damaged
fuel filter pipes corroded
nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded
plastic sill covers fitted
beam deflectors fitted
body work damage to front bumper
front brake pads getting low
plastic sill covers fitted
slight scoring to front brake discs
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
beam deflectors fitted
body work damage to front bumper
front brake pads getting low
plastic sill covers fitted
slight scoring to front brake discs
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all rear suspension bushes perishing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all rear suspension bushes perishing
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P121 TDD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.
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 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 P121 TDD, 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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P121 TDD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 1996.
Is P121 TDD safe to buy?
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