MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,766 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
BOTH front to rear brake pipes badly corroded on the rear sections. ( nearing limits )
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine oil light is on
front bumper lower spliter is insecure on the n/s
front number plate is in poor condition
rear anti roll bar d bushes are warn
the exhaust is leaking at the manifold to the limit
the front brake discs are warn
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine oil light is on
front bumper lower spliter is insecure on the n/s
front number plate is in poor condition
rear anti roll bar d bushes are warn
the exhaust is leaking at the manifold to the limit
the front brake discs are warn
Brake pipes to offside and nearside rear brake hoses are corroded.
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake pads are wearing low.
Rear exhaust joint in poor condition. ( near to limits )
egr hose is split/loose and or flame trap body is broken(under a protective shield)
engine is noisey
front no plate badly damaged.
oil dip stick is badly sludged up and engine low on oil.
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
EGR hose is split / loose and or filter / flame trap body is broken. ( unit is under a prostective shield )
Engine is noisey.
Front number plate is damaged to the limits.
Oil dipt stick is badly sludged up and it appears the engine may be low on oil.
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear outer side lamp is not working.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre is starting to wear low.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear outer side lamp is not working.
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre is starting to wear low.
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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P729 PLK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 P729 PLK, 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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P729 PLK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 June 1997.
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