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P442 KKJ

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

205,017 mi
Last recorded205,017 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP442 KKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2011 205,017 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 199,218 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 192,256 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 186,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 179,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 173,733 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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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P442 KKJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P442 KKJ, 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 P442 KKJ registered?

P442 KKJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 1997.

Is P442 KKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P442 KKJ shows 6 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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