MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,844 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside front tyre cracking on side wall
nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
oil leak
slight play in steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
all brake pipes slightly corroded
nearside front tyre cracking on side wall
nearside rear tyre worn on the inside edge
oil leak
slight play in 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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P857 DGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P857 DGM, 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 P857 DGM registered?
P857 DGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 May 1997.
Is P857 DGM safe to buy?
The MOT history for P857 DGM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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