MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,013 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
play in both front bottom ball joints
play in steering wheel
gearbox has a slight oil leak
nearside rear tyre has a nail in it
offside front headlight beam pattern is poor
offside rear tyre tread is low
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P127 FRD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P127 FRD, 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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What year was P127 FRD registered?
P127 FRD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 1997.
Is P127 FRD safe to buy?
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