MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,510 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
o/s side repeater intermittant
rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust mounting broken
rear exhaust silencer corroded
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
o/s side repeater intermittant
rear brake pipes corroded
rear exhaust mounting broken
rear exhaust silencer corroded
damage to o/s/r bumper
n/s wiper reqs attn
slight exhaust leak
slight wear in front lower ball joints
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake binding slightly
Front brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
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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P57 MBD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P57 MBD, 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 P57 MBD registered?
P57 MBD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 1997.
Is P57 MBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for P57 MBD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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