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AP51 RWN

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

131,346 mi
Last recorded131,346 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RWN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 131,346 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 129,495 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 129,492 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2019 127,390 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 127,390 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 122,986 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 122,986 miles

Central Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 118,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 114,137 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 109,467 miles

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

underside dry/rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2014 105,490 miles

underside dry/rusty

Pass 18 Jul 2013 101,209 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,078 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 96,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 91,123 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 88,903 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 88,903 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 May 2010 79,194 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 74,774 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 71,681 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2008 63,061 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 63,061 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 56,338 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish

Pass 29 Aug 2006 47,721 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 RWN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AP51 RWN, 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 RWN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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