MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,897 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
offside rear inner wheelarch / suspension mount area corroded
oil leaks
slight freeplay at steering wheel
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside rear inner wheelarch / suspension mount area corroded
oil leaks
slight freeplay at steering wheel
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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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P178 TVL is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 P178 TVL, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P178 TVL registered?
P178 TVL is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 1996.
Is P178 TVL safe to buy?
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