MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,660 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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P130 VBF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red 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 P130 VBF, 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 P130 VBF registered?
P130 VBF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 July 1997.
Is P130 VBF safe to buy?
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