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AP51 FFG

2001 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

130,088 mi
Last recorded130,088 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 FFG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 130,088 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing low.

Pass 24 Aug 2016 119,701 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Aug 2016 119,701 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 118,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 117,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 117,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 96,889 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 83,419 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2012 83,419 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r brake pad getting low

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 73,126 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 73,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 61,204 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,204 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 53,597 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 43,029 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 30,258 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,746 miles

nearside rear control link rod bush starting to unbond

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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AP51 FFG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AP51 FFG, 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 AP51 FFG registered?

AP51 FFG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is AP51 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 FFG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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