MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,561 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALONG AND ABOVE FUEL TANK (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
CORROSION TO INNER AND OUTER SILLS,FLOORS,FRONT AND REAR INNER WINGS
FRONT TYRES ARE WEARING ON EDGES
OIL LEAK
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
REGISTRATION PLATES ARE IN POOR CONDITION
SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHING/WORN
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS
BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED.
FRONT SUSPENSION BALL JOINTS WORN.
GENERAL UNDER SIDE CORROSION.
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE.
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE CLOSE TO LIMITS
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.
SUSPENSION BUSHES BALL JOINTS AND GAITERS WORN AND PERISHED.
WEAR TO INNER RACK JOINTS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD LOW ON INNER EDGE.
ALL TYRES PERISHED ON SIDE WALLS
BRAKE HOSES DETERIATED.
GENERAL UNDER SIDE CORROSION.
REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.
SUSPENSION BUSHES BALL JOINTS AND GAITERS WORN AND PERISHED.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
chip in windscreen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
rear indicators discoloured.
rear trailing arms, bushes worn.
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front hesd lamp wiper arms in poor condition
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front hesd lamp wiper arms in poor condition
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P485 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P485 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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P485 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 May 1997.
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