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AV51 AAY

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,691 mi
Last recorded168,691 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV51 AAY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 168,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 May 2017 159,402 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 159,338 miles

Brake back plate(s) securing device missing both sides (3.5.1j)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 141,516 miles

Nearside Rear Slight damage to light unit

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 130,222 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jan 2015 130,222 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

O/S/R tyre out of shape

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 123,051 miles

Oil leak

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

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

n/s/ wiper blade starting to smear screen

Fail 18 Jan 2014 123,051 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres out of shape

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

n/s/ wiper blade starting to smear screen

Pass 22 Jan 2013 115,207 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)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front tyres going out of shape

both rear tyres going out of shape on outer edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 107,545 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,542 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 98,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front under tray is fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 88,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front cover under tray is fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2010 88,987 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front cover under tray is fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2009 80,648 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,208 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 58,003 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 53,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 53,875 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 AAY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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