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P384 STM

1971 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,915 mi
Last recorded166,915 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 STM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2011 166,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring repaired by welding (2.4.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 157,038 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 157,038 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 137,065 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 137,063 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 124,409 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 124,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 112,856 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 97,863 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 97,863 miles

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

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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P384 STM is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P384 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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What year was P384 STM registered?

P384 STM is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P384 STM safe to buy?

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