MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,883 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
O\S FRONT TYRE PERRISHION
damp round n\s steering gaiter
gear box oil leak
n\s rear tyre low
o\s rear tyre has nail in tread
rear exhaust rubber mounts perrishion
rear number plate poor
Headlamp wipers are split
Ns front anti roll bar drop link boot is perishing
Oil leak
Suspension components are corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak
Suspension components are corroded
Headlamp wipers are split
Ns front anti roll bar drop link boot is perishing
Front tyre are wearing on edges
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front tyre are wearing on edges
Movement in steering rack ends
Ns steering arm has relative movement at its fixings requires attension
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
N/S/R Inner Sidelight N/W
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S Front To Rear Brake Pipe Starting to Corrode at O/S/R
Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen Lamination Going White Around Edges
Gear Selection Not Positive
Mouse Nest On Bonnet Insulation
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R Outer Sill Dented
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen Going White Around Edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Gear Selection Not Positive
Mouse Nest On Bonnet Insulation
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S/R Outer Sill Dented
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen Going White Around Edges
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight play in off side power steering rack
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight play in off side power steering rack
Nearside rear parking brake linkage partially seized
Offside rear parking brake linkage partially seized
Oil leak
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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P327 GKN is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 P327 GKN, 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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P327 GKN is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 1996.
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