MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,569 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
cambelt last changed?
cargo area loaded
exhaust in poor condition
front and rear wipers split
front brake discs poor
headlamp aims on limit
ignition key fob loose
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside outer washer jet inoperative
offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty
oil leak present
rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles
rear number plate loose
tailgate rams inoperative
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil leak present
rear number plate loose
tailgate rams inoperative
rear disc pads will require replacement in approx 1000 miles
cambelt last changed?
cargo area loaded
exhaust in poor condition
front and rear wipers split
front brake discs poor
ignition key fob loose
nearside headlamp aim on limit
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
offside outer washer jet inoperative
offside rear and nearside rear brake pipes rusty
uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit
both front tyres worn on edges
imbalance on front brakes
off side headlamp aim on limit
off side headlamp poor output
play in both track rod ends
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
rear brake pipes corroded
sills corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres worn on edges
imbalance on front brakes
play in both track rod ends
play in rear anti roll bar bushes
rear brake pipes corroded
sills corroded
brake pipe leading to nearside rear brake hose rusty
imbalance between front brakes close to limit ,offside low
nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear door seal coming off
offside headlamp aim slightly high
offside rear driving light inoperative
oil leak present
wear in offside of steering rack
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
brake pipe leading to nearside rear brake hose rusty
cambelt last changed?
imbalance between front brakes close to limit ,offside low
nearside rear and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
nearside rear door seal coming off
offside headlamp aim slightly high
offside rear driving light inoperative
oil leak present
tow bar wiring severed
wear in offside of steering rack
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
off side headlamp aim image poor
parking brake travel long
rear flasher colours poor
rear tyres worn on inner edges and in poor condition
rear wiper blade split
both rear outer tail light not working.
both rear tyre treads on m.o.t test limits.
c.o content high.
front numder plate insecure.
rear number plate deteriorated.
slight play in offside front top strut mounting.
tail and number plate lights do not work with ignition switched off.
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P881 VBM 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 55.6%.
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 P881 VBM, 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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P881 VBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 1997.
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