MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front no plate cracked
Oil leak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front number plate cracked but still readable
nearside rear outer tail lamp bulb not working
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2) DANGEROUS
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 LSX is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P511 LSX, 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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What year was P511 LSX registered?
P511 LSX is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1996.
Is P511 LSX safe to buy?
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