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P381 RBH

1971 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,277 mi
Last recorded91,277 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 RBH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2008 91,277 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 91,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 83,541 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 83,541 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 79,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 68,332 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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P381 RBH is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P381 RBH, 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 P381 RBH registered?

P381 RBH is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P381 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P381 RBH shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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