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AK51 UOL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,094 mi
Last recorded122,094 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 122,094 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 122,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 114,962 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 109,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 102,798 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 95,879 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control armm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 88,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front Macpherson strut upper mounting bush has close to excessive play

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie rod inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front Macpherson strut upper mounting bush has close to excessive play

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 80,876 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all 4 shockers casings corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,516 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front tyre valve perishing

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

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

Rear exhaust sections corroded

both rear shock absorber cases corroded

fuel cap seal starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2017 76,570 miles

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Small cut to tyre

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 76,570 miles

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

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

Fuel tank straps corroded

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Small cut to tyre

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust sections corroded

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 74,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

fuel tank straps corroded

rear exhaust sections corroded

some brake imbalance noted across rear axle

Pass 10 Sep 2015 71,661 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 71,659 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,715 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,076 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 62,076 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,974 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc's rusty and worn inner surface

o/s/r brake caliper lever not returning to stops att recomended

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,872 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 56,079 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 52,004 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,230 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 44,439 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 37,713 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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AK51 UOL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK51 UOL, 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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AK51 UOL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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