MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,024 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
o/s/r tyre perished o.k for test
o/s/r tyre perished o.k for test
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
light switch slightly faulty o.k for test
n/s/r tyre perished o.k for test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
light switch slightly faulty o.k for test
n/s/r tyre perished o.k for test
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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P957 TAB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 P957 TAB, 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 P957 TAB registered?
P957 TAB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 January 1997.
Is P957 TAB safe to buy?
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