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AJ51 OKL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

146,968 mi
Last recorded146,968 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 146,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 May 2008 146,966 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 134,081 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 134,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

buckle in o/s/r inner wheel rim

drivers seat belt worn

engine undertray broken

n/s mirror cracked

n/s/r lower top link outer bush split and seperating

o/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer shoulders/low tread and on legal limit

rear brake discs worn

rear outer sidelights not working

rear wiper torn and not clearing screen

Pass 25 May 2006 117,519 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 OKL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ51 OKL, 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 OKL registered?

AJ51 OKL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 2001.

Is AJ51 OKL safe to buy?

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