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P24 UBM

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,198 mi
Last recorded114,198 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 UBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 114,198 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 114,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 106,120 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 94,755 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 87,712 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2010 87,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 82,727 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2008 77,413 miles

o/s/r tyre warn on inner edge and tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 16 May 2007 72,519 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 64,283 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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P24 UBM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P24 UBM, 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 P24 UBM registered?

P24 UBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P24 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 UBM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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