MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,784 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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chips in screen
n/s o/s front tyres wearing on edges
play n/s steering rack
slight distortion o/s/f roadwheel
strong advise coolant leak water pipe o/s wheel arch
strong advise play in o/s front lower balljoint
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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
chips in screen
coolant leak from o/s wheelarch coolant pipe
n/s o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge
play n/s steering rack
slight distortion to o/s front roadwheel inner rim
strong advise play in o/s front lower balljoint
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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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P509 BPB is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 P509 BPB, 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 30 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 P509 BPB?
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What year was P509 BPB registered?
P509 BPB is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 1996.
Is P509 BPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for P509 BPB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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