MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,716 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
airbag(srs) and engine managment light on
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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P474 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P474 VKX, 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 P474 VKX registered?
P474 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 May 1997.
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