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AV51 AAX

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,988 mi
Last recorded170,988 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 170,988 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 159,501 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 150,393 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 150,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 139,249 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2010 128,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2009 117,029 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,492 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2007 92,084 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 26 Jun 2006 81,324 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jun 2006 81,150 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AAX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol 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 AAX, 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 AAX registered?

AV51 AAX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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