MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,424 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
engine under tray limiting view of some areas.
front tyres wearing on the inner tread .
offside rear indicator bulb becoming faded.
offside rear indicator lens cracked.
oil residue on the underside of the gearbox.
outer side walls of the offside and nearside front tyres becoming aged.
outer sill covers fitted at time of test.
run out on the inner wheel rim on the nearside front.
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
covers fitted over sills restricting inspection of some components
covers fitted to outer sills restricting inspection of some components
crack in offside rear lamp
engine cover fitted restricting inspection of some components
offside number plate light dim
radial cracking at sidewall of nearside front tyre
wear on offside front inner tread
Covers fitted to sills and under vehicle obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside number plate lamp dim in operation
Offside rear lamp cracked
Radial cracking at nearside front tyre sidewall
Wear on offside front tyre inner tread
engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Covers fitted to sills and under vehicle obscuring inspection of some components
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside number plate lamp dim in operation
Offside rear lamp cracked
Radial cracking at nearside front tyre sidewall
Wear on offside front tyre inner tread
engine covers fitted obscuring inspection of some components
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Engine bay panels fitted obscuring view to some components.
Had to alter vehicle's internal headlamp control in order to re check headlamp aim.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front inner tyre tread worn.
Offside headlamp aim close to nearside vertical limit.
Offside number plate lamp dim in operation.
Offside rear lamp lens cracked.
Plastic oversills fitted obscuring view to sill panels at offside and nearside of vehicle.
Slight radial cracking at nearside front tyre sidewall.
Underbody panls fitted obscuring view to some underbody components.
Engine bay panels fitted obscuring view to some components.
Had to alter vehicle's internal headlamp control in order to re check headlamp aim.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front inner tyre tread worn.
Offside headlamp aim close to nearside vertical limit.
Offside number plate lamp dim in operation.
Offside rear lamp lens cracked.
Plastic oversills fitted obscuring view to sill panels at offside and nearside of vehicle.
Slight radial cracking at nearside front tyre sidewall.
Underbody panls fitted obscuring view to some underbody components.
Amber indicator bulb becoming pale on the offside rear.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front tyres starting to wear on the inner tread.
N.s front inner wheel rim damaged.
N.s front tyre becoming aged/perished.
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside front outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated.
Offside rear lamp lens damaged.
Outer sill covers fitted on the offside and nearside.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Advise windscreen fluid system flush.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside front ,outer track rod ball joint dust cover ,becoming deteriorated.
Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter deteriorated.
Offside front wiper blade deteriorated.
Outer sidewall on the nearside front tyre aged/ deteriorated.
Oversill covers fitted obscuring view of structure.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
195/55/15 tyres are fitted to the front of vehicle,195 /50 /15 fitted to the rear and a 175/65/14 fitted to the spare wheel.
Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner tread.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.
Offside front seat belt socket release button deteriorated.
Offside front wiper blade rubber begining to deteriorate.
Rear number plate begining to discolour.
Underside of gearbox generaly oily.
195/55/15 tyres are fitted to the front of vehicle,195 /50 /15 fitted to the rear and a 175/65/14 fitted to the spare wheel.
Both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner tread.
Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter becoming perished.
Offside front seat belt socket release button deteriorated.
Offside front wiper blade rubber begining to deteriorate.
Rear number plate begining to discolour.
Underside of gearbox generaly oily.
Plastic release button on the offside front seat belt anchorage is deteriorated.
195x55 15 tyres fitted to front 195x50 15 tyres fitted to the rear
Large engine cover fitted obscuring view of components.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
One sidelight bulb is dim on the nearside rear lamp (two bulbs fitted)
The nearside and offside front outer drive shaft gaiters are deteriorated,advise replacement.
offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters becoming perished
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
offside and nearside front outer c.v gaiters becoming perished
nearside headlamp aim on upper limit
offside and nearside front outer c.v.gaiters becoming perished
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside headlamp aim on upper limit
offside and nearside front outer c.v.gaiters becoming perished
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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P132 FRD is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P132 FRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P132 FRD is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 1997.
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