MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,625 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure
o/s door mirror cracked
oil leak
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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P449 GBL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P449 GBL, 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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P449 GBL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 May 1997.
Is P449 GBL safe to buy?
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