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FM51 ZPR

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,868 mi
Last recorded142,868 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM51 ZPR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 142,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

stone chip in offside front headlamp

Pass 29 Nov 2011 132,308 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 117,552 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

o/s/f top strutt mount rough

sill covers

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,893 miles

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

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

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,631 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 87,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front pads very low

rear pads low

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2007 70,946 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 64,311 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,311 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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FM51 ZPR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM51 ZPR, 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 FM51 ZPR registered?

FM51 ZPR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is FM51 ZPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM51 ZPR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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