MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both centre/rear chassis rails slightly corroded
centre exhaust outer casing corroded
exhaust system may require further attention soon
front number plate cracked and slightly discoloured
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside headlight requires attention soon
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and has a nail in it
offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge
rear bumper slightly damaged
slight play in offside steering rack joint
trailer socket 7-pin type inoperative
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear stablizer arm bushes slightly perished
both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
offside rack joint has slight play
rear axle bushes slightly perished
rear chassis rails slightly corroded
Nearside front brake hoses clip corroded
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both number plates slightly discoloured
both rear outer side lights inoperative
offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
rear bumper slightly damaged
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both number plates slightly discoloured
both rear outer side lights inoperative
offside rear brake disc slightly corroded
rear bumper slightly damaged
both centre chassis rails slightly corroded and slightly damaged
both front indicators slightly corroded
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both rear tyres close to legal limit on inner edges
front number plate slightly damaged
fuel pipes slightly corroded
offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear indicator slightly discoloured
rear brake discs slightly pitted and requires attention soon
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both centre chassis rails slightly corroded and slightly damaged
both front indicators slightly corroded
both rear chassis rails slightly corroded
both rear tyres close to legal limit on inner edges
front number plate slightly damaged
fuel pipes slightly corroded
offside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
offside rear indicator slightly discoloured
rear brake discs slightly pitted and requires attention soon
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
both rear tyres wearing on inner edge
handbrake travel requires attention soon
nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
nearside rear inner side light inoperative
nearside track rod end has slight play
offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear inner side light inoperative
nearside track rod end has slight play
offside front tyre on legal limit
offside to nearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
exhaust system corroded
front number plate cracked
oil leak
sill covers fitted
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P837 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 P837 DJO, 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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P837 DJO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 1997.
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