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P727 FPM

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,351 mi
Last recorded72,351 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP727 FPM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc
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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,351 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 71,266 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 70,283 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 69,208 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 68,099 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 67,023 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 65,635 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 64,103 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 62,763 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 61,156 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 58,904 miles

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

oil leak

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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P727 FPM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P727 FPM, 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 P727 FPM registered?

P727 FPM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 1997.

Is P727 FPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P727 FPM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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