MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,426 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Coolant leak
nearside front position lamp dim
offside front indicator bulb faded
offside front tyre inner edge worn
some blue smoke
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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P204 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 P204 DWL, 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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P204 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 March 1997.
Is P204 DWL safe to buy?
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