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AP51 RXC

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,908 mi
Last recorded149,908 miles
Recorded on12 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 RXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2018 149,908 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 149,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 142,580 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower wishbone ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 May 2017 142,578 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt and offside front lower wishbone ball-joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 135,689 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 133,421 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 127,314 miles

rear exhaust system deteriating

Pass 28 Dec 2012 123,235 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 120,374 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 117,249 miles

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 22 Jun 2009 105,624 miles

n/s/r tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 29 May 2008 91,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 80,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 80,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 67,002 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 RXC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP51 RXC registered?

AP51 RXC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is AP51 RXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP51 RXC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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