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DN51 DHX

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,887 mi
Last recorded125,887 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN51 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 125,887 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 125,884 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 114,916 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 107,069 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,584 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2007 89,393 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 89,393 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 81,271 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 73,282 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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DN51 DHX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DN51 DHX, 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 DN51 DHX registered?

DN51 DHX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is DN51 DHX safe to buy?

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