MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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previous fail item should have been prs
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
front wipers torn
offside outer tail light inop
rear bumper damaged
rear view mirror missing
slight play in offside steering rack end
stickers on windscreen
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front wipers torn
offside outer tail light inop
rear bumper damaged
rear view mirror missing
slight play in offside steering rack end
stickers on windscreen
Large amount of oil around power steering pump and pipes but p/steering oil level o/k
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)
Oil leak under car (bad) oil getting onto n/s outer gaiter
Slight play in o/s/f wheel but unablew to pinpoint.
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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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P678 JMS is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P678 JMS, 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 P678 JMS registered?
P678 JMS is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 1996.
Is P678 JMS safe to buy?
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