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P104 VUB

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,299 mi
Last recorded119,299 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 VUB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2007 119,299 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 110,832 miles

front number plate broken

oil leak

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P104 VUB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P104 VUB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P104 VUB registered?

P104 VUB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 February 1997.

Is P104 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P104 VUB shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P104 VUB have outstanding finance?

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