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AK51 XKG

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

110,701 mi
Last recorded110,701 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 XKG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2014 110,701 miles

Exhaust rear box flange deteriorated.

Front brake disc's showing sign's of wear.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,701 miles

Exhaust rear box flange deteriorated.

Front brake disc's showing sign's of wear.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 101,724 miles

Exhaust rear flange deteriorated.

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 101,723 miles

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

Exhaust rear flange deteriorated.

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 93,161 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 93,161 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 85,759 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 85,759 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 78,375 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,375 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 69,821 miles

Offside rear door does not open from the outside.

Fail 24 Sep 2009 69,821 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear door does not open from the outside.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 62,603 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 54,926 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,314 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 47,314 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AK51 XKG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 AK51 XKG, 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 XKG registered?

AK51 XKG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is AK51 XKG safe to buy?

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