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FX51 MEW

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

141,947 mi
Last recorded141,947 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 141,947 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 139,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside and nearside handbrakes showing low effort.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 135,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,590 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 125,355 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,540 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 111,827 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 107,792 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 107,776 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 102,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 90,472 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 MEW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MEW, 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 MEW registered?

FX51 MEW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

Is FX51 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX51 MEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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