MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,685 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear 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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P166 BDD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P166 BDD, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was P166 BDD registered?
P166 BDD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 May 1997.
Is P166 BDD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P166 BDD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P166 BDD have outstanding finance?
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