MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,953 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front marker lamp not working
plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front marker lamp not working
plastic outer sill covers fitted - unable to fully inspect
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
NOTE brake warning lamp on
NOTE emission warning lamp on
NOTE plastic covers fitted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
STRONGLY ADVISE n/s rear brake pipe alongside fuel tank rusty
brake pedal rubber pad deteriorating
coolant pipe very rusty
fuel filler cap lock broken
o/s front lower suspension arm getting rusty
o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge
rear floor/chassis getting rusty
slight damage to windscreen
suspect front & rear brake pads wearing low, not clearly visible
suspension springs rusty
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
NOTE emission warning lamp on
NOTE plastic covers fitted
NOTE brake warning lamp on
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
STRONGLY ADVISE brake fluid level close to minimum
STRONGLY ADVISE n/s rear brake pipe alongside fuel tank rusty
brake pedal rubber pad deteriorating
coolant pipe very rusty
fuel filler cap lock broken
o/s front lower suspension arm getting rusty
o/s front tyre wearing low on outer edge
rear floor/chassis getting rusty
slight damage to windscreen
suspect front & rear brake pads wearing low, not clearly visible
suspension springs rusty
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
bonnet stay not operating correctly
slight play in steering rack offside front
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
bonnet stay not operating correctly
slight play in steering rack on the offside
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P157 FKP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P157 FKP, 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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P157 FKP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 1997.
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