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P546 FUD

1997 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,579 mi
Last recorded99,579 miles
Recorded on16 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP546 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 16 May 2009 99,579 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 91,328 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 82,997 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2006 75,548 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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P546 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P546 FUD, 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 P546 FUD registered?

P546 FUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P546 FUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P546 FUD shows 4 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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