MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,312 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear caliper binding slightly
Offside inner tail lamp not working
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside rear caliper binding slightly
Offside inner tail lamp not working
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted to the nearside rear seatbelt
underside of the vehicle dirty
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
child seat fitted to the nearside rear seatbelt
underside of the vehicle dirty
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
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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P785 YGJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P785 YGJ, 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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What year was P785 YGJ registered?
P785 YGJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P785 YGJ safe to buy?
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