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AE51 MZF

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,698 mi
Last recorded79,698 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 MZF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,698 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 79,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 78,595 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 76,559 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 76,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,819 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2016 84,817 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 81,928 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 81,928 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,222 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2014 79,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 76,653 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 73,533 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 70,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 67,128 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,792 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 59,551 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 42,409 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 MZF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

AE51 MZF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2001.

Is AE51 MZF safe to buy?

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