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AE51 MZD

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,650 mi
Last recorded47,650 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 47,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 41,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2015 41,087 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 40,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 38,365 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front brake pads look to be worn below 50%

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 36,927 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Pass 2 Dec 2011 33,463 miles

Front wipers split on ends but still clear the windscreen effectively

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2011 33,463 miles

Front wipers split on ends but still clear the windscreen effectively

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 30,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 28,477 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 25,948 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 25,948 miles

both rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 Dec 2007 23,233 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 19,389 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2005 16,522 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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AE51 MZD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 97,793 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 AE51 MZD, 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 25 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 MZD registered?

AE51 MZD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is AE51 MZD safe to buy?

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