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P673 LKN

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,981 mi
Last recorded181,981 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP673 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 181,981 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 168,477 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 153,461 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 147,452 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 147,452 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 143,918 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 143,918 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 139,503 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 135,293 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 135,275 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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P673 LKN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P673 LKN, 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 P673 LKN registered?

P673 LKN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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The MOT history for P673 LKN shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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