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AP51 GUE

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,435 mi
Last recorded84,435 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GUE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 84,435 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 80,439 miles

all disc backing plate corroding

Pass 3 Aug 2022 78,456 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 76,766 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 74,344 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 71,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 69,996 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 67,945 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 14 Aug 2015 62,527 miles

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

both rear tyres are worn on the inside shoulders

Fail 14 Aug 2015 62,525 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear cracks in tyre

both rear tyres are worn on the inside shoulders

Pass 22 Aug 2014 57,166 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 51,899 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 46,301 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 40,296 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,584 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,392 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 21,611 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,356 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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AP51 GUE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GUE, 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 GUE registered?

AP51 GUE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 2001.

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