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GF51 WMO

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,662 mi
Last recorded83,662 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 WMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 83,662 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 83,662 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 82,918 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 82,910 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 80,271 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,397 miles
Fail 31 May 2012

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 69,860 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 65,379 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 61,345 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 56,497 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 49,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 42,673 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 36,277 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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GF51 WMO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 GF51 WMO, 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

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What year was GF51 WMO registered?

GF51 WMO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is GF51 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 WMO 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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