MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,012 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front exhaust corroded and starting to leak.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front exhaust corroded and starting to leak.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pipes corroded and covered in waxoiled
brakepipes are showing signs of corrosion.
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brakepipes,body and suspension are corroded
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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P129 OSF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P129 OSF, 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 P129 OSF registered?
P129 OSF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 1997.
Is P129 OSF safe to buy?
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