MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Screen washers partly blocked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Screen washers partly blocked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dents to both rear wheels.
n/s/f head lamp adjuster broken.
n/s/r seat belt buckel has a piece missing.
o/s/f tyre has small splits in side wall.
slight play in steering rack.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dents to both rear wheels.
n/s/f head lamp adjuster broken.
n/s/r seat belt buckel has a piece missing.
o/s/f tyre has small splits in side wall.
slight play in steering rack.
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake pads getting low
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
front brake pads getting low
see test no 771298266095
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front brake balance at 23%
slight play in o/s steering rack
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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P778 OKM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P778 OKM, 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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P778 OKM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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