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AF51 OPZ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

188,003 mi
Last recorded188,003 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 OPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 188,003 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2016 188,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 170,438 miles

offside front bumper slightly loose

Pass 2 Jul 2014 154,862 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 141,323 miles

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2013 141,322 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust outer skin corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 125,884 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 113,265 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 113,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 103,201 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 103,201 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,587 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 81,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 70,893 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 58,165 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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AF51 OPZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF51 OPZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF51 OPZ registered?

AF51 OPZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is AF51 OPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 OPZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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