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ExpiredMileage
151,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bind on nearside front wheel with the vehicle jacked up, recommend further investigation
both front suspension lower ball joint rubber boots split
long travel on hand brake lever
nearside front outer brake pad appears low
rear number plate water damage
slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint
windscreen laminate starting to seperate
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bind on nearside front wheel with the vehicle jacked up, recommend further investigation
both front suspension lower ball joint rubber boots split
long travel on hand brake lever
nearside front outer brake pad appears low
rear number plate water damage
slight play in nearside inner steering rack joint
windscreen laminate starting to seperate
Both outer rear side lights not working. I'd recommend the bulbs are replaced in these as these are the only ones that light up when the ignition is switched off (both inner ones work with ignition on)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both outer rear side lights not working. I'd recommend the bulbs are replaced in these as these are the only ones that light up when the ignition is switched off (both inner ones work with ignition on)
Deep splits in nearside front tyre inner side wall. Although not reaching the cord it appears the tread is coming away so I'd strongly recommend this tyre is replaced. 205/50R15 86V
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both main metal brake pipes are rusted to excess at rear
both sides rear brake pads are worn to excess and their limit
both sides rear lower large suspension arm bushes are worn
the nearside headlight glass is damaged
the nearside rear tyre is worn to excess on the inner edge and slightly out of shape
the offside rear tyre is worn to excess on the inner edge and slightly out of shape
the rear exhaust joint is rusted to excess
vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays
both sides main metal brake pipes rusted to excess at rear end
both sides rear anti roll bar link bushes are worn to excess
both sides rear brake pads wearing low
both sides rear lower and center suspension arm bushes are worn
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear exhaust joint rusted to excess
the offside front inner drive shaft pin and joint are worn to excess
vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both sides main metal brake pipes rusted to excess at rear end
both sides rear anti roll bar link bushes are worn to excess
both sides rear brake pads wearing low
both sides rear lower and center suspension arm bushes are worn
nearside front tyre wearing low
rear exhaust joint rusted to excess
the offside front inner drive shaft pin and joint are worn to excess
vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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P213 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P213 HBW, 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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P213 HBW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 May 1997.
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