MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,464 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake pipes are slightly corroded and have been cleaned and greased
rear wiper bladde ddefective
unable to open osr door from outside vehicle.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear brake discs badly pitted/corroded
rear wiper bladde ddefective
unable to open osr door from outside vehicle.
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear tyre perished on sidewall
Battery insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
handbrake close too its limits
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
hand brake close to its limit
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P342 YTT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green 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 P342 YTT, 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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P342 YTT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1996.
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