MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,812 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
ADDED 1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS
BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR
BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
OS DIP AND MAIN BEAMS STARTED TO WORK AND THIS LOOKS TO BE DUE TO THE BULB PLUG BEING MELTED
SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
ADDED 1.5L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET OIL INTO LEVEL MARKS
BOTH DIP BEAM PATTERNS ARE POOR
BOTH OUTER CV GAITERS ARE CRACKED AND PERISHED
OS DIP AND MAIN BEAMS STARTED TO WORK AND THIS LOOKS TO BE DUE TO THE BULB PLUG BEING MELTED
OUTER FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE GETTING LOW
SLIGHT OIL LEAK UNDER THE ENGINE
EXHAUST CAT RATTERLING BADLY.
NAIL IN NSR TYRE TREAD AND TYRE STARTING TO GO OUT OF SHAPE.
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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P507 OLW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P507 OLW, 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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How do I check the history of P507 OLW?
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What year was P507 OLW registered?
P507 OLW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P507 OLW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P507 OLW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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