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P56 SBM

1971 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,910 mi
Last recorded72,910 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP56 SBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 72,910 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,397 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 59,275 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 59,275 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 53,647 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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P56 SBM is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P56 SBM, 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 P56 SBM registered?

P56 SBM is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P56 SBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P56 SBM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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