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FN51 DUA

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,134 mi
Last recorded153,134 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 DUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 153,134 miles

Nearside Rear brake low efforts

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 149,732 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 141,856 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 141,854 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 137,801 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 130,429 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 123,670 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 114,952 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 103,829 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 98,745 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 85,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 85,223 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 73,786 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,414 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 50,610 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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FN51 DUA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FN51 DUA, 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 FN51 DUA registered?

FN51 DUA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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