MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,457 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear back plate coroded
Offside Rear back plate coroded
Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear back plate coroded
Offside Rear back plate coroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
advise both rear brake pipes starting to corrode
advise both rear indicators starting to deteriate in colour
advise handbrake travell.
advise o/s/f wiper blade starting to deteriate
advise rear discs starting to show signs of wear
advise both front tyres starting to get close to limit of 1.6mm.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V956 MBV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V956 MBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V956 MBV registered?
V956 MBV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2000.
Is V956 MBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for V956 MBV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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