MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
oil leak from n/s gearbox area
rear brake pads worn approx 60%
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing when rotated
surface corrosion developing to brake pipes across bulkhead and pipes to abs unit.
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
oil leak from n/s gearbox area
rear brake pads worn approx 60%
slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing when rotated
surface corrosion developing to brake pipes across bulkhead and pipes to abs unit.
Rear tyres only just legal at 2mm.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear tyres only just legal at 2mm.
front tyres wearing low
n/s rear antiroll bar saddle bush slight wear.
n/s rear indicator pale
rear footbrake balance uneven-o/s rear effort slightly low
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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P97 TAT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 P97 TAT, 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 P97 TAT registered?
P97 TAT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 1997.
Is P97 TAT safe to buy?
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