MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from gearbox
slight play nearside rack end
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres wearing out of shape on inner edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre perished
Slight oil leak from gearbox
slight play nearside rack end
N/S/F brake is slightly binding
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F brake is slightly binding
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tailgate hydrolic struts not holding tailgate open
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s inner sidelight not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear tailgate hydrolic struts not holding tailgate open
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s inner sidelight not working
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Battery insecure
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s steering rack end ball joint has slight movement
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s steering rack end ball joint has slight movement
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front wipers split at ends
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P556 XUA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P556 XUA, 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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P556 XUA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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