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FX51 LEL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,928 mi
Last recorded90,928 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 LEL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 90,928 miles

O/S/F wiper torn slightly

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,923 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 76,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 76,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,758 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 62,578 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 54,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 46,513 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 46,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 38,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 30,253 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 25,447 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 LEL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FX51 LEL, 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 FX51 LEL registered?

FX51 LEL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is FX51 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 LEL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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