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P833 MOR

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,748 mi
Last recorded103,748 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP833 MOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2012 103,748 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 95,611 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 87,522 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,576 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 67,802 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,659 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,505 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear 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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P833 MOR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P833 MOR, 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 P833 MOR registered?

P833 MOR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 April 1997.

Is P833 MOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P833 MOR shows 7 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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