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AO51 WPP

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,547 mi
Last recorded165,547 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WPP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 165,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 150,860 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 135,090 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,656 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 125,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,872 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 106,407 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 93,605 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

rear disces corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,309 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 81,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,661 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 WPP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO51 WPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO51 WPP registered?

AO51 WPP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 2001.

Is AO51 WPP safe to buy?

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