MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,458 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear brake pipes starting to corrode front metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear brake pipes starting to corrode front metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Offside headlight adjuster broken - advise investigation.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
os front tyre starting to wear on inside edge
play from os front whel right on the limit
rear metal brake pipes from flexis starting to corrode
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (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)
os front tyre starting to wear on inside edge
play from os front whel right on the limit
rear metal brake pipes from flexis starting to corrode
Both rear brake discs are starting to corrode and wear.
Both the headlight adjusters are broken.
Slight blow from the front and middle exhaust sections.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
Slight warp from the front and rear brakes.
The N/S/R brake pipe is on the limit for corrosion. Advise replacing in the near future!
The rear bush on the N/S/F arm is slightly starting to split.
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear brake discs are starting to corrode and wear.
Slight blow from front and middle exhaust sections.
Slight play in both the front wheels.
Slight warp from the front and rear brakes.
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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PBZ 1547 is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 PBZ 1547, 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 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was PBZ 1547 registered?
PBZ 1547 is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1996.
Is PBZ 1547 safe to buy?
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