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GF51 KME

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,939 mi
Last recorded92,939 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 KME
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 92,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front macpherson top mounting has slight play

steering column indicator/ wiper switch housing loose

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,363 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,628 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 80,942 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD UNEVENLY WORN

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLANGES CORRODED

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADJUSTER /HEADLAMP UNIT MECHANISM INOPERATIVE ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 80,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed EDGE (195/6015) (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD UNEVENLY WORN

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLANGES CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ADJUSTER /HEADLAMP UNIT MECHANISM INOPERATIVE ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 77,618 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 73,326 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 70,131 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 65,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 65,808 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 60,643 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 55,100 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 55,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 50,218 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 44,741 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,102 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,133 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 32,133 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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GF51 KME is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GF51 KME, 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 GF51 KME registered?

GF51 KME is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 2001.

Is GF51 KME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 KME shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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