MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
80,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise brake inspection.....
long hand brake lever travel.....
n/s head lamp auto adjuster not working.....
n/s/r & o/s/r top & short arm bushes worn....
wipers smear.....
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
long hand brake lever travel.....
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise brake inspection.....
n/s & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....
n/s head lamp auto adjuster not working.....
n/s/r & o/s/r top & short arm bushes worn....
wipers smear.....
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front & rear brake pads not visable....
n/s & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....
n/s/f tyre close to limit....
o/s/r inner tyre tread worn....
both rear inner wheel rims distorted.....
first gear difficult to engage...
long hand brake lever travel....
n/s/f indicator fading.....
n/s/r indicator faded...
oil leaks....
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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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P226 WFV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P226 WFV, 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 P226 WFV registered?
P226 WFV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 1997.
Is P226 WFV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P226 WFV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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