MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,834 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspensions (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion suspensions (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both side (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre outer wall curb damaged, but not to cord
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre outer wall curb damaged, but not to cord
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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P835 BPK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 P835 BPK, 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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P835 BPK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1997.
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