MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,133 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
coolant level low
engine oil leak around rear of engine
gear box cooling pipe on radiator wet in oil
heat shield on catalic converter ratling
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
coolant level low
engine oil leak around rear of engine
gear box cooling pipe on radiator wet in oil
heat shield on catalic converter ratling
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
nearside front tyre has a nail in tread
nearside rear tyre out of shape on legal limit and has a nail in tread
offside front wiper blade split
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drive belt noisey.
engine oil leak.
n/s h/light wiper inop.
o/s outer c.v gaitor cracking.
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres out of shape.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
drive belt noisey.
e.m.l on dash.
engine oil leak.
n/s h/light wiper inop.
n/s/r inner sidelight inop.
o/s outer c.v gaitor cracking.
o/s/f and n/s/r tyres out of shape.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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P28 TGK is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P28 TGK, 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 P28 TGK registered?
P28 TGK is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 1997.
Is P28 TGK safe to buy?
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