MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,483 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine oil leaks.
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front tyres are of a different size to those fitted on the rear of the vehicle
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
back box begining to corrode along seem slight blow
n/s/r tyre 2mm
o/s hand brake adjusted to far lever on caliper not hitting stop
outer sil panels covered with plastic skirts
rear number plate begining to delaminate
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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P872 JVM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 P872 JVM, 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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P872 JVM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 February 1997.
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