MOT Status
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160,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Handbrake LEver HIgh
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen. (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder balding (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" chip Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner Edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone "A" chip Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SV66 PLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,969cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 2016 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 48,746 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 SV66 PLJ, 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 10 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SV66 PLJ registered?
SV66 PLJ is a 2016 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 2016.
Is SV66 PLJ safe to buy?
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