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S450 JGP

1971 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,632 mi
Last recorded153,632 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2008
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 JGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2008 153,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

head light switch worn

Pass 2 Oct 2007 136,735 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 120,462 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inner edges and side walls perished †

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 103,544 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front number plate dirty

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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S450 JGP is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S450 JGP, 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 S450 JGP?

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What year was S450 JGP registered?

S450 JGP is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is S450 JGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 JGP shows 4 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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