MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,599 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake hoses corroded, section of nsf brake pipe corroded, front to rear slightly corroded
front exhaust deteriorated
parking brake travel and play, rear caliper levers sticking and osr bind
shock absorbers and springs badly corroded
underbody and components corrosion, sills badly corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam wiring damaged and plug melting (1.7.5a)
brake hoses corroded, section of nsf brake pipe corroded, front to rear slightly corroded
front exhaust deteriorated
parking brake travel and play, rear caliper levers sticking and osr bind
shock absorbers and springs badly corroded
underbody and components corrosion, sills badly corroded
battery low /coolant level low
brake hoses badly corroded /nsf brake pipe section corroded
exhaust front join deteriorated
front brakes corroded
oil leak
park brake play travel- rear new calipers levers sticking
underbody components suspension badlycorroded
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear unevenly worn 1955515 (4.1.E.1)
battery low /coolant level low
brake hoses badly corroded /nsf brake pipe section corroded
exhaust front join deteriorated
front brakes corroded
oil leak
park brake play travel- rear new calipers levers sticking
underbody components suspension badlycorroded
abs reluctor rings corroded
all suspension coil springs corroded
brake flexible hoses perished
exhaust system and catalyst badly corroded
front suspension drop link bushes perished
rear brake discs corroded and o/sr caliper off stop
rear shock absorbers corroded
vehicle underside corroded
brake fluid discoloured
coolant level low
exhaust badly corroded
front and rear brake hoses corroded
front to rear front section brake pipe corroded
noise spinning front wheels
slight play handbrake
some dents and scratches
all brake hoses corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all brake hoses corroded
rear brake discs corroded
suspect front brake discs corroded
both front and both rear brake hoses corroded
exhaust joins badly corroded and deteriorated
front brake pipes corroded
nsf tyre 3mm 1955515v
osf strut and coil spring corroded
rear brake performance slightly low
roughness rear brakes spinning wheels
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front and both rear brake hoses corroded
exhaust joins badly corroded and deteriorated
front brake pipes corroded
nsf tyre 3mm 1955515v
osf strut and coil spring corroded
rear brake performance slightly low
roughness rear brakes spinning wheels
front reg plate cracked
nsf brake pipe slightly corroded
nsf wheel trim missing
rear tyres perished and small bulge osr 1955515
engine noise
exhaust joins badly corroded
front brake discs slight corrosion
nsf headlamp condensation affecting image slightly
nsf wheel trim missing
outer tail lamps not working
rear brake hoses corroded
travel handbrake
various dents scratches
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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P87 MFS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 P87 MFS, 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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P87 MFS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1997.
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