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P614 MMJ

1971 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,977 mi
Last recorded100,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP614 MMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 100,977 miles

signs of possible fuel leak around filler neck/tank area

Pass 29 Jan 2010 97,786 miles

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Fail 27 Jan 2010 97,741 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers

Pass 30 Jan 2009 94,945 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 94,945 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2009 94,904 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jul 2007 90,007 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 89,983 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2006 86,734 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 86,734 miles

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

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

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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P614 MMJ is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P614 MMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P614 MMJ registered?

P614 MMJ is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P614 MMJ safe to buy?

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