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FL51 MKK

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

112,851 mi
Last recorded112,851 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL51 MKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 112,851 miles

All steering, suspension and braking components corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 105,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 91,975 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 91,969 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 91,896 miles

both bottom ball joint boots cracking

Nearside Front c.v boot cracking and has small pin hole

Pass 21 Oct 2019 91,129 miles

Front c.v. boots cracking

Offside Front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2019 89,735 miles

front wipers poor

slight blow from centre exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2018 87,710 miles

Rear antiroll bar bushes deteriorating

Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,583 miles

Front anti-roll bar links are rubbing on the sub frame

Pass 16 Feb 2016 82,723 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 79,991 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 76,948 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,332 miles

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

front discs lipped

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f alloy inner bead damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f ball joints and anti-roll bar boots cracking

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,332 miles

front discs lipped

front number plate deteriorated

o/s/f alloy inner bead damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f ball joints and anti-roll bar boots cracking

rear anti-roll bar bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust nuts and bolts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2012 71,738 miles

both rear antiroll bar bushes slight wear

front discs lipped

rear link arms to chassis bush splitting.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 67,811 miles

n/s/r brake pads wearing low

n/s/r sidelight showing white light

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,215 miles

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,734 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 55,387 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,758 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 50,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 50,982 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 46,003 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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FL51 MKK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 FL51 MKK, 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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FL51 MKK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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