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AP51 GUJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,973 mi
Last recorded187,973 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2010
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2010 187,973 miles

slight n/s/f + o/s/f steering rod play

slight n/s/f drop link play

windscreen chipped

Fail 26 Oct 2010 187,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight n/s/f + o/s/f steering rod play

slight n/s/f drop link play

windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Oct 2009 176,622 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 162,343 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake hose perishing - recommend replace soon

o/s/f tyre = 2.5mm tread depth + wearing inner edge

o/s/r indicator fading colour

o/s/r lower control arm outer bush separating / getting weak

Fail 20 Oct 2008 162,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f brake hose perishing - recommend replace soon

o/s/f tyre = 2.5mm tread depth + wearing inner edge

o/s/r indicator fading colour

o/s/r lower control arm outer bush separating / getting weak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 132,699 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

slight oil leak

very slight nearside steering rod play

windscreen chipped

Pass 30 Aug 2006 100,398 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating getting weak

screen chipped

Pass 8 Sep 2005 68,117 miles

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

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

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

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

nail in tyre

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 GUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GUJ, 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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AP51 GUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 2001.

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