MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,798 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
exhaust corroded
o/s windscreen wiper mechanism worn
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
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
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
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
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
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
Offside rear secondry side light inoperative
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
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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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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