MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,470 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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front number plate damaged and deteriorated
o/s/r seat belt casing damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front number plate damaged and deteriorated
o/s/r seat belt casing damaged
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
abs is pulsing when rear wheels are in the brake tester
extensive underseal on the underside
front numberplate fading
All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
abs is pulsing when rear wheels are in the brake tester
extensive underseal on the underside
front numberplate fading
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
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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P386 WAB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 P386 WAB, 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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P386 WAB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 1997.
Is P386 WAB safe to buy?
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