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FG51 RPX

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 RPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 95,957 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 84,960 miles

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2014 84,960 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 80,700 miles

brakes worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 80,700 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brakes worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 73,873 miles

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

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2011 67,746 miles

air bag light on

engine light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 61,299 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 26 Oct 2009 54,637 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Oct 2009 54,637 miles

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,126 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 38,389 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 31,560 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 31,558 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2005 26,425 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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FG51 RPX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FG51 RPX, 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

How do I check the history of FG51 RPX?

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What year was FG51 RPX registered?

FG51 RPX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2001.

Is FG51 RPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG51 RPX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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