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AV51 ABF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

203,355 mi
Last recorded203,355 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 203,355 miles

Nearside headlamp reflector slightly loose

Fail 17 Nov 2018 203,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb not located correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside headlamp reflector slightly loose

Pass 14 Nov 2017 196,457 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Surface rust on underside of body

Fail 13 Nov 2017 196,457 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Surface rust on underside of body

Pass 17 Nov 2016 192,056 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)

Offside Front tyre has cut to sidewall

Fail 16 Nov 2016 192,056 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front tyre has cut to sidewall

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 86,136 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 186,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 180,414 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F side light dim

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2014 180,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel arches corroded

N/S/R outer side light not working

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F side light dim

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2013 174,964 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service light on

Pass 21 Nov 2013 174,964 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Service light on

Pass 29 Nov 2012 168,885 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 168,885 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 161,492 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 Nov 2010 155,124 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 155,124 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 146,355 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2008 131,649 miles

Both number plates de-laminating

Both rear lower control links. Bushes worn.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2007 109,963 miles

both rear inner control arm link bushes are pullig away.

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre are getting low.

n/s/f mirror is damaged but secure.

Pass 9 Oct 2006 91,133 miles

o/s/f tyre tread perishing slightly.

Pass 12 Oct 2005 74,927 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 74,927 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AV51 ABF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABF, 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 ABF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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