MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,691 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside outer sill is badly damaged
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside outer sill is badly damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside mirror cracked
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside mirror glass is cracked view to rear is still ok
Nearside wiper is spliting but still clearing screen
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
small nick in offside rear tyre (not down to the cords)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
small nick in offside rear tyre (not down to the cords)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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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P842 PLM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 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 P842 PLM, 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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P842 PLM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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