40 DE Number Plate
The known history of 40DE, bringing together documented vehicle assignments, auction sales, advertisements, photographs and other evidence.
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40 DE (40DE) — Number Plate History & Timeline
Also written as 40DE. History, past vehicles, DVLA records, auction sales, advert appearances, spotted photos, pictures and images for number plate 40 DE.
On Vehicle
Currently on a 2018 Silver Volvo
Sold
This number plate was issued at a DVLA auction in December 1997.
It sold for a hammer price of £2,400 and a total of £3,102 including fees and taxes.
Accounting for inflation, that's £6,262 in today's money.
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