MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bad oil leak , getting onto offside front wheel
front brake pads and discs very worn
front number plate broken
nearside headlamp wiper broken off
play in nearside of power steering rack
play in offside front bottom ball joint
rear wiper blade split
slight blows on exhaust system
windscreen delaminating
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
CHILD SEAT FITTED LOOSLY TO NEARSIDE REAR SEAT
OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD OVER INNER QUARTER OF TREAD WIDTH (RAISED TREAD AREA)
bad oil leak , getting onto offside front wheel
front brake pads and discs very worn
front number plate broken
front wiper clips broken
nearside headlamp wiper broken off
play in nearside of power steering rack
play in offside front bottom ball joint
rear wiper blade split
slight blows on exhaust system
windscreen delaminating
all tyres wearing on edges
both rear tyres cracking
front bumper position lamps inop.
N/S/R brake pipe corroded
N/S/R indicator bulb faded
high level stop light partialy working and dim
screen greasy
slight play in steering rack
wipers poor
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S/R brake pipe corroded
N/S/R lower and O/S/R upper side lights not working
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres perrishing
catalitic converter noisy
damage to screen
high level stop light incomplete and dim
slight play in steering on both sides
wipers poor
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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P847 PYA is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 P847 PYA, 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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P847 PYA is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 1996.
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