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P260 OKN

1971 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,504 mi
Last recorded125,504 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP260 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2010 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 116,375 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 112,406 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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P260 OKN is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 114,787 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 P260 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 55 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P260 OKN registered?

P260 OKN is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P260 OKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P260 OKN 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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