MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
advise both front tyres wearing ok but on 2mm on lowest points
advise slight exhaust blow noise from back of engine.???
How Reliable is the Volvo 400 Series?
Based on 322,363 MOT tests across 64,471 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P240 SFE is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series in Maroon with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Volvo 400 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 82,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo 400 Series fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 24,153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P240 SFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo 400 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo 400 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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How do I check the history of P240 SFE?
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What year was P240 SFE registered?
P240 SFE is a 1997 Volvo 400 Series, first registered on 3 January 1997.
Is P240 SFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for P240 SFE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P240 SFE have outstanding finance?
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