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AJ51 GUX

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,440 mi
Last recorded110,440 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 GUX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 110,440 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 98,166 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,166 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2012 89,790 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 85,339 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 78,904 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 70,985 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 70,983 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,369 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,613 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 42,230 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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AJ51 GUX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AJ51 GUX, 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 AJ51 GUX registered?

AJ51 GUX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AJ51 GUX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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