MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,345 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front windscreen delaminating
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front windscreen delaminating
nearside rear number plate working intermitant
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside front brake disc slightly warped advise
various oil leaks around engine
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
advise blow on front exhaust
advise bottom of front windscreen delaminating
advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded
advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded
advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
advise o/s/f side marker light lense missing and light not working
advise rear service and parking brakes below expected efforts
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advise blow on front exhaust
advise bottom of front windscreen delaminating
advise n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose ferrules corroded
advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules corroded
advise n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded
advise o/s/f side marker light lense missing and light not working
advise rear service and parking brakes below expected efforts
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
general wear in all rear tierods/tiebars advise perishing rubbers
offside front marker light on bumper requires new unit
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside 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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise full brake service
general wear in all rear tierods/tiebars advise perishing rubbers
offside front marker light on bumper requires new unit
ADVISE BRAKE SERVICE STRIP/CLEAN
BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT WORN ON INNER EDGE
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
OFFSIDE MARKER LIGHT LENS MISSING NOTE
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advise brake service strip/clean
both rear tyres worn close to legal limit m not worn on inner edge ,toe/heel wear advise
note marker light lens on offside bumper missing
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P205 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P205 DWL, 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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P205 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 1997.
Is P205 DWL safe to buy?
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