MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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P511 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P511 FUD, 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 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 April 1997.
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