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P171 OKN

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,002 mi
Last recorded68,002 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,002 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,330 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 59,995 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,994 miles

Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 51,170 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 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P171 OKN, 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.

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What year was P171 OKN registered?

P171 OKN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P171 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P171 OKN shows 5 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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