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P37 SBM

1971 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

183,674 mi
Last recorded183,674 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 SBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 183,674 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 183,674 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 166,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 166,869 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 143,896 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 121,275 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 121,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2008 117,848 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 117,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2007 112,812 miles

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

nearside headlamp reflector slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 May 2007 112,812 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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P37 SBM is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P37 SBM, 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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P37 SBM is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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