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P369 STM

1971 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,436 mi
Last recorded159,436 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 STM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 159,436 miles

BRAKE DISCS ARE IN POOR CONDITION

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

FLEXI BRAKE HOSES ARE PERISHED

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE

SUSPENSION BUSHES AND GAITORS ARE PERISHED / WORN

WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Apr 2012 152,672 miles

brake pipes and ferrels corroded

front brake disc's are worn and corroded

rear brake disc's are worn and corroded

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Fail 27 Apr 2012 152,668 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes and ferrels corroded

front brake disc's are worn and corroded

rear brake disc's are worn and corroded

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Pass 28 Apr 2011 148,511 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 148,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 139,209 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2009 130,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2008 121,219 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 108,189 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 108,189 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 92,483 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2006 92,482 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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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P369 STM is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P369 STM, 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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P369 STM is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P369 STM safe to buy?

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