MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,688 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
slight cracking in offside front tyre tread
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.2.C.1c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)
nail in nearside rear tyre
slight cracking in offside front tyre tread
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front and rear discs pitted
offside front indicator lens missing
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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P968 AAP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P968 AAP, 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 P968 AAP registered?
P968 AAP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P968 AAP safe to buy?
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