MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine light on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sidelight 50 %
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
both rear tyres cracks on tread and outer sidewalls
n/s/rear sill slight corrosion
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
both rear tyres cracks on tread and outer sidewalls
n/s/rear sill slight corrosion
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Into hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
All exhaust pipe flanges/joins corroded
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
All exhaust pipe flanges/joins corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
1. exhaust badly corroded, 2 surface corrosion of brake pipes, cant see properly due to grease. 3. rear suspension arm bushes perrished.
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1. exhaust badly corroded, 2 surface corrosion of brake pipes, cant see properly due to grease. 3. rear suspension arm bushes perrished.
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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P23 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P23 DWL, 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 P23 DWL registered?
P23 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P23 DWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P23 DWL shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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