MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advisorys on test 218498501444
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front tyres low 2mm at time test
same advisories as test number:582103180086
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner tread pattern and on border line
battery insecure
heavy wear showing on n/s front brake disc
long travel on handbrake
n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
oil leak on engine
slight movement in n/s rear anti-roll bar mounting bush
surface corrosion on rear chassis sections
unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating
unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
battery insecure
heavy wear showing on n/s front brake disc
long travel on handbrake
n/s rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
oil leak on engine
slight movement in n/s rear anti-roll bar mounting bush
surface corrosion on rear chassis sections
unable to check all metal brake pipes fully due to protective coating
unable to check outersills fully due to sidepanels fitted
unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted
same advisories as test no 251165357236
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
main metal brake pipes corroded at rear but no excessiv e pitting seen
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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P16 PNB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 P16 PNB, 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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P16 PNB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 January 1997.
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