MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,783 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all suspension component rubber bushs deteriorated slightly.
all suspension components corroded.
boot lid dampers insecure.
exhaust system corroded.
floor areas corroded.
windscreen delaminated in bottom corners.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all suspension components corroded front and rear.
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
all suspension components corroded front and rear.
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear tailgate strut broken
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside rear tailgate strut broken
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres have heel/toe wear on inner shoulders.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear tyres have heel/toe wear on inner shoulders.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosin on front sub-frame
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P306 CFT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P306 CFT, 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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P306 CFT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 1997.
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