MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,925 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bad oil leak
exhaust badly corroded
near side rear tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bad oil leak
exhaust badly corroded
near side rear tyre wearing on edges
nearside front tyre heavily perished
hand brake readings on lower limit.
near side front tyre worn to the limit.
near side rear side marker not working.
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front tyre is wearing low on edges.
Nearside rear side marker lamp not working and is damaged.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipe fitted to near side rear damaged (kinked to the limit).
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
off side steering rack has excessive free play
play in o/s end of steering rack
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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P853 HOP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P853 HOP, 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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What year was P853 HOP registered?
P853 HOP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 1997.
Is P853 HOP safe to buy?
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