MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,482 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
wiper linkage worn/ trim under car insicure
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
wiper linkage worn/ trim under car insicure
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f arch liner has been rubbing on tyre but ok now.needs new clips.
o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.
rear roll bar bushes slight play in them.
slight lift in o/s/f ball joint.
some cracking to o/s/r tyre tread.
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
o/s/f arch liner has been rubbing wheel (but not now).
o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.
rear roll bar d bushes have play in them.
slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.
some cracking in o/s/r tyre tread.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f arch liner has been rubbing wheel (but not now).
o/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop.
rear roll bar d bushes have play in them.
slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.
some cracking in o/s/r tyre tread.
Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s/f tyre near limit @ 2mm,& screw in centre of tread.
o/s & o/s rear short link rod outer bushes slightly deteriorated.
slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.
slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint.
n/s/f tyre near limit @ 2mm,& screw in centre of tread.
o/s & o/s rear short link rod outer bushes slightly deteriorated.
slight lift in o/s/f lower ball joint.
slight play in o/s/f steering arm inner joint.
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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P991 LNF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 P991 LNF, 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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P991 LNF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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