MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,731 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both inner sills and chasis rails corroded
exhaust system has a slight leak and corroded
front and rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn and lipped
front number plate discolourd
front suspension coil springs corroded
n/s/f brake judder on roller testing
o/s/r tyre tread perished
rear brake pipes and hoses furrules corrodeds
rear suspension components corroded
split in n/s/r tyre tread
both inner sills and chasis rails corroded
exhaust system has a slight leak and corroded
front and rear brake pads wearing low and discs worn and lipped
front number plate discolourd
front suspension coil springs corroded
n/s/f brake judder on roller testing
o/s/r tyre tread perished
rear brake pipes and hoses furrules corrodeds
rear suspension components corroded
split in n/s/r tyre tread
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER MARKER LAMP INOPERATIVE
NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER EGDE
OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD WORN LOW ON INNER EGDE
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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P171 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P171 OLE, 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 P171 OLE registered?
P171 OLE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.
Is P171 OLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P171 OLE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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