MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
dull light output from n/s headlamp
engine oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn to 2/3mm
o/s/r tyre worn / cracked on side walls
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight play in n/s/f bottom arm front bush
small chip in zone c of windscreen
surface corrosion on exhaust system
dull light output from n/s headlamp
engine oil leak
o/s/f tyre worn to 2/3mm
o/s/r tyre worn / cracked on side walls
rear brake discs slightly corroded
slight play in n/s/f bottom arm front bush
small chip in zone c of windscreen
surface corrosion on exhaust system
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leak
nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in nearside front bottom arm bush
engine oil leak
nearside front tyre outer side wall cracked
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
slight play in nearside front bottom arm bush
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing
rear panel behind rear bumper damaged
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear bumper insecure
offside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing
rear panel behind rear bumper damaged
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
small piece missing from nearside front tyre outer sidewall
sump corroded
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P197 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P197 FUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P197 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 1997.
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