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FX51 GFP

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

90,149 mi
Last recorded90,149 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GFP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 90,149 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 90,149 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 82,207 miles

o/s/r inner tail light inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2013 82,017 miles

o/s washer jet low adjustment

Pass 5 Sep 2012 81,679 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 81,357 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 80,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,653 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,520 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 76,742 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 73,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 73,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 68,710 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 58,815 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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FX51 GFP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FX51 GFP, 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 FX51 GFP?

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What year was FX51 GFP registered?

FX51 GFP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FX51 GFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 GFP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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