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P701 RUL

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,797 mi
Last recorded126,797 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP701 RUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 126,797 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 126,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 118,909 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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P701 RUL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P701 RUL, 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 P701 RUL registered?

P701 RUL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P701 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P701 RUL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P701 RUL have outstanding finance?

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