MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,612 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
heavy rust on rear fuel lines
noise from front transmission
rusting to rear under sill areas
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
heavy rust on rear fuel lines
noise from front transmission
rusting to rear under sill areas
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
heavy rust both rear outer & undersills
heavy rust on fuel pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
heavy rust both rear outer & undersills
heavy rust on fuel pipes
noise from nearside transmission
rust and underseal floor to sill areas
rusting to all brake hose ends
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)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
noise from nearside transmission
rust and underseal floor to sill areas
rusting to all brake hose ends
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
heavy underseal to underbody
n/s & o/s rear tyres uneven wear
heavy rust on all flexible brake hose ferrules
heavy underseal to underbody area
rusting to outer and undersill areas
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
heavy rust and underseal to outersill areas
sill covers fitted
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
heavy rust and underseal to outersill areas
sill covers fitted
repairs to nearside rear outersill area and heavy underseal
sill covers fitted
very heavy rusting to outersill areas
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
repairs to nearside rear outersill area and heavy underseal
sill covers fitted
very heavy rusting to outersill areas
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside rear tyre wearing unevenly
rust on both front brake pipes
very heavy rust in exhaust system
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
heavy underseal on all pipes & underbody
condition of rear brake pads and discs
heavy rust and underseal on all brake pipes
heavy rust and underseal to underbody area
heavy rust in exhaust system
heavy rust in front subframe
play and noise in stearing rack
slight smoke from engine
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
condition of front brake pads and discs
condition of rear brake pads and discs
heavy rust and underseal on all brake pipes
heavy rust and underseal to underbody area
heavy rust in exhaust system
heavy rust in front subframe
play and noise in stearing rack
slight smoke from engine
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P511 FDC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 P511 FDC, 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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P511 FDC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 July 1997.
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