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AK51 UMW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

14,857 mi
Last recorded14,857 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 UMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 14,857 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 14,856 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 14,535 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 14,225 miles

Fuel filler cap seal is cracked but still providing a seal

Pass 2 Sep 2022 14,038 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 13,837 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 13,589 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wipers smeer.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 13,416 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 13,156 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 13,090 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 12,870 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 12,627 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 11,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear light lens cracked/damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 10,407 miles

N/s/r lamp damaged

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 9,880 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 9,880 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 9,424 miles

cracks in all tyre sidewalls

slight damage to n/s/r light lens

Pass 22 Sep 2010 8,583 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 8,010 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 7,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,374 miles

25 percent brake imbalance

unable to check inner brake pads

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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AK51 UMW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK51 UMW, 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 AK51 UMW registered?

AK51 UMW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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