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AO51 WOV

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,710 mi
Last recorded97,710 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,710 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 93,523 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,227 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing+small cuts

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 2 Sep 2009 71,423 miles

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

all tyres showing signs of perishing

both number plates starting to dis-colour

n/s/f inner drive-shaft gaitor slightly dampness

Fail 22 Aug 2008 61,888 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 22 Aug 2008 61,888 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 17 Aug 2007 53,128 miles

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

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

Pass 29 Aug 2006 44,525 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Handbrake travel above normal of between 5-7 clicks

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,751 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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AO51 WOV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO51 WOV, 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 AO51 WOV registered?

AO51 WOV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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The MOT history for AO51 WOV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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