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R94 KMJ

1971 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,457 mi
Last recorded126,457 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc
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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2013 126,457 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 120,004 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 114,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 111,002 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 105,948 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 98,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,993 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,239 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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R94 KMJ is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 R94 KMJ, 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

How do I check the history of R94 KMJ?

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What year was R94 KMJ registered?

R94 KMJ is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R94 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 KMJ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R94 KMJ have outstanding finance?

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