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FN51 DUY

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,678 mi
Last recorded131,678 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 DUY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 131,678 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 126,482 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 120,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 120,915 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2017 114,042 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 106,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under cover fitted

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 May 2016 106,636 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine under cover fitted

underbody covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 May 2015 99,850 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 93,019 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 20 May 2014 93,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 84,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2012 76,412 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 68,044 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 17 May 2011 68,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2010 59,865 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 52,276 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 46,276 miles

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 6 Jun 2008 46,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2007 40,790 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 35,050 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DUY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FN51 DUY, 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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FN51 DUY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 2001.

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