MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,900 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both number plates deteriorating.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s mirror damaged
park brake low on n/s
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both number plates deteriorating.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front plate tarnished
n/s/r wheel damaged
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front plate tarnished
n/s/r wheel damaged
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
backing lifted on front and rear no plates
rear suspension bushes perished
coolant pipe rusty o/s/f wing
both front tyres bald on outer edges
nearside rear tyre 1.6mm in centre 3/4 of tread and bald on edges
offside rear tyre 2mm in centre 3/4 of tread and bald on outer edge
unable to visually check brake pads
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
both front tyres bald on outer edges
nearside rear tyre 1.6mm in centre 3/4 of tread and bald on edges
offside rear tyre 2mm in centre 3/4 of tread and bald on outer edge
unable to visually check brake pads
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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P972 SNM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P972 SNM, 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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P972 SNM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 March 1997.
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