MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R & N/S/R Suspension Arms Track Rods, Bushes Perrsihing.
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R & N/S/R Suspension Arms Track Rods, Bushes Perrsihing.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AR51 XXC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 AR51 XXC, 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 AR51 XXC registered?
AR51 XXC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is AR51 XXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for AR51 XXC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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