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P977 MNB

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

134,798 mi
Last recorded134,798 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 MNB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 134,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at pass limit (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view milky at edges (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch release bearing is noisey

condensation in n/s/r lamp

everything under the vehicle is undersealed

n/s/f fog light inop and lens cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/r side marker inop

wiper blades starting to smear and judder

wiper linkages worn

Fail 17 Sep 2024 134,798 miles

Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed due to engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively at pass limit (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view milky at edges (3.2 (a) (i))

clutch release bearing is noisey

condensation in n/s/r lamp

everything under the vehicle is undersealed

n/s/f fog light inop and lens cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

n/s/r side marker inop

wiper blades starting to smear and judder

wiper linkages worn

Pass 26 Sep 2023 134,597 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear side marker inoperative

Offside Front headlamp aim blurry

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes covered in underseal, grease and/or corroded slightly

clutch release bearing noisy

extended BET's test required for emissions test to pass

general underbody corrosion

outer sills slightly corroded

sections of vehicle under body under sealed

wiper linkage worn

Pass 26 Sep 2022 133,581 miles

Nearside Rear side marker inoperative

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch release bearing noisy

extended BET's test required for emissions test to pass

general suspension component corrosion

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

wiper linkage worn

Fail 16 Sep 2022 133,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front side marker damaged and inoperative

Nearside Rear side marker inoperative

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

clutch release bearing noisy

extended BET's test required for emissions test to pass

general suspension component corrosion

offside and nearside outer sills corroded

wiper linkage worn

Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 131,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 127,995 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

Nearside Front wing corroded around wheel arch

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside and nearside rear chassis where stabilising arms mount corroded

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 125,498 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

down pipe to cat exhaust joint corroded

exhaust heat shield over steering rack insecure

rear chassis corroded

rubber fuel pipe from fuel filter split

wiper linkage worn offside front

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2019 125,498 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault traction control light (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

down pipe to cat exhaust joint corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust heat shield over steering rack insecure

rear chassis corroded

rubber fuel pipe from fuel filter split

wiper linkage worn offside front

Nearside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2018 122,234 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 122,234 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 121,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 120,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust badly corroded

fuel pipe badly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,682 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust badly corroded

fuel pipe badly corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2016 120,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust badly corroded

fuel pipe badly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 119,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,856 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f outer tyre edge has some wear.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 119,040 miles

exhaust corroded

o/s windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Fail 11 Sep 2013 119,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

front no. plate deteriorated

o/s rear outer sidelamp not working

o/s windscreen wiper mechanism worn

o/s front shock absorber has neglible damping effect

Pass 14 Sep 2012 116,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

front no. plate deteriorated

o/s rear outer sidelamp not working

power steering belt cracked

some underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Sep 2012 116,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded

front no. plate deteriorated

o/s rear outer sidelamp not working

power steering belt cracked

rear brake discs corroded

some underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2011 115,274 miles

steering wheel play at pass limit

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no. plate deteriorated

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s front wheel rim damaged

slight play in o/s & n/s front hubs

Fail 13 Sep 2011 115,272 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front no. plate deteriorated

n/s headlamp pattern poor

o/s front wheel rim damaged

slight play in o/s & n/s front hubs

steering wheel play at pass limit

Pass 14 Sep 2010 109,438 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 109,438 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s h/light pattern poor

rear brake discs very badly pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,031 miles

Offside rear secondry side light inoperative

Fail 25 Jan 2007 109,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear secondry side light inoperative

Fail 6 Feb 2006 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 107,685 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P977 MNB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 P977 MNB, 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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P977 MNB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 March 1997.

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