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AP51 GUK

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

66,838 mi
Last recorded66,838 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 GUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 66,838 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 66,837 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 60,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 54,166 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 54,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 44,386 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 35,512 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 35,512 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 30,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 23,815 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 18,805 miles

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

all suspension components corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2010 18,760 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 18,274 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 17,550 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 16,573 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 16,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 27 Nov 2006 15,384 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2005 14,365 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 14,365 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 GUK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

AP51 GUK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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