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P771 LAR

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

139,760 mi
Last recorded139,760 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 LAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2019 139,760 miles

Nearside track rod end pin missing

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

various items rusty underneath at rear

Fail 16 Jan 2019 139,757 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside track rod end pin missing

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

various items rusty underneath at rear

Fail 7 Jan 2019 139,708 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides have big lipped on inner and outer,may require to attention soon (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin may require to attention soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre big screw on center ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge may require to attention soon on inner bald and has tears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner ,may require to attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to sill and wheel arch

Pass 21 Dec 2017 134,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion to sills and wheel arches

Pass 5 Jan 2017 130,949 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn and lipped , wearing very thin

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 29 Dec 2015 126,720 miles

rear suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

slight dampness on power steering hose from pump

Fail 29 Dec 2015 126,720 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated

slight dampness on power steering hose from pump

Pass 11 Dec 2014 121,634 miles

front tyres close to legal limit heavily worn edges and slight damage to side walls

Fail 8 Dec 2014 121,605 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front tyres close to legal limit heavily worn edges and slight damage to side walls

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2014 115,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 115,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 110,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 110,507 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 103,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 97,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 97,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 89,747 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 89,747 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2008
Fail 29 Dec 2008 81,332 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 77,200 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 77,200 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 70,827 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 70,827 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,869 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 64,763 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P771 LAR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 P771 LAR, 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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P771 LAR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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