MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front tyres are worn at inner edges.
Rear number plate poor.
Rear of exhaust has small leak.
Reduced performance at park brakes.
Exhaust abit corroded slightly
Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate abit
O/S/R tyre nearly ON limits of tread wear at inner tread edge due to distortion
Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded slightly
both rear metal b/pipes abit corroded in places slightly
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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P879 EDP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P879 EDP, 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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P879 EDP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 February 1997.
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