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AV51 AAJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,702 mi
Last recorded174,702 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jun 2015 174,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 164,447 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 157,720 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 146,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 137,826 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 119,312 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 100,912 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 84,571 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 67,402 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 67,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 48,102 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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AV51 AAJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV51 AAJ, 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 AV51 AAJ registered?

AV51 AAJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is AV51 AAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV51 AAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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