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DE51 OAD

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,585 mi
Last recorded182,585 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 OAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 182,585 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 182,585 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 171,858 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 171,727 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 161,037 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 150,044 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 141,116 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 129,231 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 119,617 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 110,788 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 93,639 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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DE51 OAD 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 DE51 OAD, 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 DE51 OAD registered?

DE51 OAD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2001.

Is DE51 OAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 OAD 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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