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GD51 UCB

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,081 mi
Last recorded48,081 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD51 UCB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 48,081 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 44,238 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 43,975 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 43,642 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 43,396 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 41,343 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 39,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 38,284 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 38,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,669 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 34,597 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 34,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 32,639 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 28,111 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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GD51 UCB 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 85.7%.

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 GD51 UCB, 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 GD51 UCB registered?

GD51 UCB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for GD51 UCB shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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