MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,086 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BAD OIL LEAK
N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED
O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
BAD OIL LEAK
N/S/R WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S/R BRAKE SLIGHTLY TIGHT
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
bad oil leak
handbrake pivot signs of wear
o/s/f tyre perished advise replacement
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
BAD OIL LEAK
BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN AND PERISHED - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN - ADVISE REPLACEMENT
HANDBRAKE LEVER PIVOT WORN
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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P697 PKJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 P697 PKJ, 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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P697 PKJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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