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P423 NLN

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

199,198 mi
Last recorded199,198 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 NLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2007 199,198 miles

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

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

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)

slight play in n/s steering rack

Pass 2 Nov 2006 183,092 miles

dampness around o/s/f shock absorber

slight play in steering rack n/s

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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P423 NLN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 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 P423 NLN, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P423 NLN registered?

P423 NLN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 January 1997.

Is P423 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 NLN shows 2 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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