MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,039 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
outer/inner sills corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
outer/inner sills corroded
osf side marker missing,
rear suspension bushes perished/poor
slight rumble nsf wheel bearing
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
osf side marker missing,
rear suspension bushes perished/poor
slight rumble nsf wheel bearing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front os and ns indicators going white also both repeaters going white advise replacement.
Front wiper split.
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both rear brake lines corroded.
Both rear brake lines corroded.
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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P553 LDP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 P553 LDP, 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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What year was P553 LDP registered?
P553 LDP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 1997.
Is P553 LDP safe to buy?
The MOT history for P553 LDP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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