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AF51 XWM

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,065 mi
Last recorded107,065 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 XWM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 107,065 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 107,065 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 103,695 miles

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Fail 9 Sep 2011 103,695 miles

Offside Rear 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)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 21 Sep 2010 101,199 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD

Fail 21 Sep 2010 101,199 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED LEAVING A LIP ON DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CUT ON TREAD

Pass 25 Sep 2009 94,438 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 85,396 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 85,396 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,119 miles

All brake discs worn and pads look low (3000 miles)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 63,298 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 XWM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XWM, 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 XWM registered?

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

Is AF51 XWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 XWM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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