MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,136 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front and rear number plates starting to delaminate
offside headlamp pattern weak
surface corosion to rear brake discs
temp repair to exhaust and slight blow
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front and rear number plates starting to delaminate
offside headlamp pattern weak
surface corrosion to rear brake discs
temp repair to exhaust and slight blow
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s/headlamp bulb plug melted/damaged
o/s/front tyre looks to have hit inner arch at some stage lightly damaging tyre wall
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake discs corroded slightly
rear number plate starting to fade
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P215 XDW is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P215 XDW, 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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What year was P215 XDW registered?
P215 XDW is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P215 XDW safe to buy?
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