MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated
Drag on rear wheels
Metal brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded
Movement in front alower arm balljoints
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake flexy hoses slightly deteriorated
Drag on rear wheels
Metal brake pipes and fuel pipes slightly corroded
Movement in front alower arm balljoints
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Slight movement in rear anti roll bar bushes
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in the steering rack.
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Slight play in the steering rack.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust weak
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
exhaust weak
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front 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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P545 RUR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P545 RUR, 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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P545 RUR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 1997.
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