MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,995 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear susp corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
play in n/s/f lower ball joint
play in o/s/f track arm
rear chassis corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
rear stabliser bar bushes deteriorated
stone chips to front screen
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front and rear susp corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
play in n/s/f lower ball joint
play in o/s/f track arm
rear chassis corroded
rear fuel pipes corroded
rear stabliser bar bushes deteriorated
stone chips to front screen
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cracking in both front tyres
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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P258 SHR is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P258 SHR, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P258 SHR registered?
P258 SHR is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 1996.
Is P258 SHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for P258 SHR shows 9 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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