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DG51 RVW

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,016 mi
Last recorded148,016 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 RVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 148,016 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsr brake pipe to hose corroded

nsr tyre worn unevenly on inside edge-mirroring slight buckle to wheel

osr tyre splitting around entire tread+worn thin on inside shoulder

Pass 15 Sep 2014 143,729 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 135,789 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 128,053 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,272 miles

tracking requires checking

Fail 5 Sep 2011 116,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tracking requires checking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 106,595 miles

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

long hand brake travel

Fail 15 Sep 2010 106,595 miles

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

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

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

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 29 Aug 2009 95,532 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 82,486 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 70,321 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 63,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 57,974 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 57,974 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DG51 RVW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DG51 RVW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG51 RVW registered?

DG51 RVW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is DG51 RVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 RVW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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