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AF51 XWJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

96,651 mi
Last recorded96,651 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 XWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 96,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 96,651 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 94,713 miles

Nearside Rear staberlizer bush split

Fail 6 Jul 2020 94,713 miles

Nearside Rear staberlizer bush split

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,213 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 90,213 miles

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,097 miles

Both front ball joint gaiter badly cracking

Fail 25 Jun 2018 87,097 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front ball joint gaiter badly cracking

Headlamp aim too low Offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 83,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 76,247 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 76,247 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 70,693 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 64,352 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 27 Jun 2014 64,223 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 4 Jul 2013 60,553 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 55,606 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 48,591 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,100 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,098 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 34,555 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 34,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 33,600 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 31,580 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 XWJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XWJ, 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 AF51 XWJ registered?

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

Is AF51 XWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 XWJ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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