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DV51 XBN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,936 mi
Last recorded74,936 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 XBN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,936 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 74,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2013 63,122 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2013 63,122 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2012 47,689 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 47,689 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 44,691 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 41,004 miles

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

n/s rear brake disc corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2009 36,776 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 33,333 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,633 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 22 Nov 2006 24,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 19,095 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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DV51 XBN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 DV51 XBN, 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 DV51 XBN registered?

DV51 XBN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2001.

Is DV51 XBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV51 XBN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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