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DU51 RVL

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,470 mi
Last recorded132,470 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 RVL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 132,470 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 132,470 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 127,769 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 127,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 119,121 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 119,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 109,931 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 109,931 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,801 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 89,803 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 89,803 miles

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 78,496 miles

exhaust middle section corroding

Fail 11 Aug 2014 78,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust middle section corroding

signs of offside front spring fouling body recommend attention

Pass 19 Sep 2013 78,166 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 75,481 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension bushes perished

secondary rear position lamp not working

Fail 27 Sep 2012 75,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear suspension bushes perished

secondary rear position lamp not working

Pass 20 Sep 2011 70,781 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 66,167 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 66,167 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside secondary rear position lamp not working

Pass 4 Aug 2009 61,815 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 55,841 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 48,490 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 41,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 33,760 miles

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

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

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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DU51 RVL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DU51 RVL, 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 DU51 RVL registered?

DU51 RVL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

Is DU51 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU51 RVL shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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