MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,793 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and o/s/r slight judder (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty
n/s/f side marker lens damaged
o/s/r brake backing plate rusty
Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint n/s/f (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle joint (7.1.2)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear upper and lower (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and o/s/r slight judder (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded o/s/f (2.4.C.1b)
engine light on
n/s/f inner wheel arch rusty
n/s/f side marker lens damaged
o/s/r brake backing plate rusty
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges
Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and coated in grease (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/s/f (5.2.2a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres wearing thin on inner edges
fuel filter rusty
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
air bag warning ligth on
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
air bag warning ligth on
enigne warning ligth on
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
engine light on
offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
offside front anti roll bar link gaiter split
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
n/s/f tyre, uneven tread wear on outer edges. 2-3mm tread.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V553 KPB is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 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 V553 KPB, 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 26 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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V553 KPB is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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