MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,482 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all 4 tyres are perished but not enought to show the cords
metal fuel pipes at rear are in very bad condition but not leaking
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber boot is split
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
all 4 tyres are perished but not enought to show the cords
metal fuel pipes at rear are in very bad condition but not leaking
n/s/f anti roll bar drop link ball joint rubber boot is split
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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P79 WVK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 P79 WVK, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P79 WVK registered?
P79 WVK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 1996.
Is P79 WVK safe to buy?
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