MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
212,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
engine oil pools on rocker cover
fuel pipes at rear corroded
fuel tank strap weakening
o/s/r outer brake pad on legal limit today
o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge cracking on tread anf=d has slight flat spots
vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion
Oil leak
chassis at rear showing corrosion
fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode around fuel filter
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
chassis at rear showing corrosion
fuel pipes at rear starting to corrode around fuel filter
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
fuel pipes are corroding
oil leak from engine
rear chassis is rusting around the floor and sill areas
slight deterioration to all rear suspension bushes
both outer sills rusting , underneath of car rusting, both front tyres edgy
underneath of car very rusty ,front brake pipes getting rusty
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
underneath of car very rusty ,front brake pipes getting rusty
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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P326 DBV is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P326 DBV, 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 P326 DBV registered?
P326 DBV is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P326 DBV safe to buy?
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