MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/r indicator bulb faded slightly, crack to o/s/r light lens, slight gearbox oil leak, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes, general corrosion to exhaust, o/s/r brake binding slightly
tread depths: n/s/f on 7mm, o/s/f on 6mm, both rear on 6mm.
tyre size: 195/65/15 85v.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r indicator bulb faded slightly, crack to o/s/r light lens, slight gearbox oil leak, corrosion forming to o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes, general corrosion to exhaust, o/s/r brake binding slightly
tyre tread depths; n/s/f 1.0mm, o/s/f and both rear 6.0mm, 195/55/15 85v
rear washer not working, crack to o/s/r light lens, o/s/r indicator bulb faded, both front tyres wearing on inner edges, tyre tread depths; both front 3.0mm, both rear 7.0mm, 195/55/15 85v
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
gearbox oil leak
o/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded
tyre tread depths n/s/f 6.5mm o/s/f 5mm both rear new 195/55r15 85v
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
gearbox oil leak
o/s/r steel brake pipe slightly corroded
tyrte tread depths n/s/f 3.5mm o/s/f 5mm n/s/r 4mm o/s/r 6.5mm 195/55r15 85v
rear wiper blade split
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r indicator faded
tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 6.5mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 7.5mm 195/55r15v
o/s/r indicator faded
rear wiper blade split
tyre tread depths n/s/f 6mm o/s/f 6.5mm n/s/r 6.5mm o/s/r 7.5mm 195/55r15v
both front tyres approcing wear limit of 1.6mm.
both front wipers smearing slightly.
both rear tyres on wear limit of 1.6mm.
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
n/s/f head lamp has poor beam pattern.
tread depths: both front on 2mm, both rear on 1.6mm.
tyre size: 195/55/15V.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres approcing wear limit of 1.6mm.
both front wipers smearing slightly.
both rear tyres on wear limit of 1.6mm.
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
n/s/f head lamp has poor beam pattern.
tread depths: both front on 2mm, both rear on 1.6mm.
tyre size: 195/55/15V.
both rear tyres worn on inner edges to 2mm
crack in o/s/r light unit but correct colour lights shown at time of test
n/s wiper rubber blade slightly out of shape but clears screen ok at time of test
o/s h/lamp aim on lower limit
oil on g/box
rear number plate insecure on o/s of plate at time of test
surface corrosion on exhaust
tyres 19555R15V both front 4mm both rear 5mm
various scratches on b/work and wheel trims
Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
slight imbalance to front brakes, unable to see front pads with wheels on,
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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P703 BJT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P703 BJT, 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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P703 BJT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 May 1997.
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