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P171 FVV

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Dec 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,482 mi
Last recorded181,482 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 FVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2007 181,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 169,863 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Dec 2005 151,398 miles

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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P171 FVV is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P171 FVV, 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 P171 FVV registered?

P171 FVV is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 1996.

Is P171 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 FVV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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