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FE51 AXW

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,847 mi
Last recorded179,847 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 AXW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 179,847 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 166,753 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 166,508 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2012 153,694 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 140,645 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 140,645 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 126,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 116,075 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 116,063 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 106,689 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 99,175 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 86,600 miles

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

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

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

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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FE51 AXW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE51 AXW, 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 FE51 AXW registered?

FE51 AXW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is FE51 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 AXW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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