MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
62,306 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
slight play o/s/f lower arm ball joint
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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
engine management light on
n/s/f tyre wall damage 195/55r15 85v sonar
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
gearbox seal leaking oil
off side , side marker lamp broken
off side seat catch not working intermitted working at time of test
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
gearbox seal leaking oil
off side , side marker lamp broken
off side seat catch not working intermitted working at time of test
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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P468 MLY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P468 MLY, 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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What year was P468 MLY registered?
P468 MLY is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1997.
Is P468 MLY safe to buy?
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