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P484 EVJ

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,759 mi
Last recorded85,759 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 EVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,759 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 74,800 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,321 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 65,086 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 62,975 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 61,281 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 59,879 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 58,345 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,729 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,815 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 52,471 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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P484 EVJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 P484 EVJ, 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 P484 EVJ registered?

P484 EVJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P484 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P484 EVJ shows 11 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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