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P593 MMJ

1971 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,250 mi
Last recorded116,250 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1971 Volvo S4093,951 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP593 MMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2013 116,250 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel becoming excessive

rear tyres perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,330 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 110,882 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 107,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise handbrake adjust

Pass 5 May 2009 102,568 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 96,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 89,966 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 83,810 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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P593 MMJ is a 1971 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 93,951 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P593 MMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 55 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P593 MMJ registered?

P593 MMJ is a 1971 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P593 MMJ safe to buy?

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