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204,606 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Rear tyre tread 2.5mm
Offside Rear tyre tread distorted on inner edge
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flange area (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
vacuum pipe leaking on engine
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid very dirty.
front exhaust leaks when driven.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs lipped. (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust. headlamp deteriorated. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small clip loose. (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)
brake fluid very dirty.
front exhaust leaks when driven.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake pads low
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement track arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
front brake pads low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front tyre worn on outer edge & tread low
oil leak from engine & gearbox
rear track control arm bushes deteriorated
slight play in offside track rod end
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front & rear brake pads low
offside front tyre worn on outer edge & tread low
oil leak from engine & gearbox
rear track control arm bushes deteriorated
slight leak from centre exhaust
slight play in offside track rod end
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp lens deteriorated.
centre exhaust joint leaking.
gearbox leaking oil.
small cuts to inner side wall of n/s/r tyre.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak from gear box area
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine miss firing
oil leak from gear box area
exhaust flange corroded ( downpipe to cat)
offside & nearside rear track control arm bushes deteriorated
slight leak from offside front shock absorber
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
battery weak ( went flat during test)
exhaust flange corroded ( downpipe to cat)
offside & nearside rear track control arm bushes deteriorated
slight leak from offside front shock absorber
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
boot door hinges loose.
front and centre exhaust clamps and joints corroded.
front brake pads approx 3/4 worn
front headlamp images poor.
off side rear brake pipe corroded.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot door hinges loose.
front and centre exhaust clamps and joints corroded.
front brake pads look low.
front headlamp images poor.
near side front tyre has crackes to inner side wall.
near side rear tyre perished and has 2.3mm remaining.
off side front tyre worn on inner edge.
off side rear brake pipe corroded.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
windscreen on near side chiped.
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
windscreen on near side chiped.
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm 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 suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm 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 Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Offside coolant pipe is VERY badly corroded.
Offside rear indicator colour starting to fade.
Unable to fully test adult seat belt at nearside rear due to a child seat being fitted at this location.
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak
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P233 LLX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P233 LLX, 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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P233 LLX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 1997.
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