MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,319 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front brake discs wearing.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Off side aim not tested.
Off side front bumper light not working.
Off side rear tyre flat.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear wiper blade badly worn.
Centre silencer baffles loose.
Front brake pads wearing
Underbody brake pipes corroding.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Centre silencer baffles loose.
Front brake pads wearing
Underbody brake pipes corroding.
Both brake pipes to rear hoses corroding
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear registration plate deteriorating
Wiper linkage faulty
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Both brake pipes to rear hoses corroding
Front tyres wearing on edges
Rear registration plate deteriorating
Wiper linkage faulty
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nail in tyre
oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P21 OND is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P21 OND, 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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What year was P21 OND registered?
P21 OND is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 1997.
Is P21 OND safe to buy?
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