MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,760 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
rear suspension arm rubber bushes slightly deteriorated
slight dampness on power steering hose from pump
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
front tyres close to legal limit heavily worn edges and slight damage to side walls
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
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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