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GF51 XRM

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

151,412 mi
Last recorded151,412 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 XRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 151,412 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front bumper damaged but not dangerous

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 143,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 143,047 miles

n/s/f dip beam patten poor and light output reduced

Fail 18 Mar 2021 143,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

n/s/f dip beam patten poor and light output reduced

Pass 13 Mar 2020 142,739 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 142,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner brake disc pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2019 141,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 139,637 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,949 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 136,070 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,809 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 132,429 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 132,429 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 130,914 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 128,238 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 124,208 miles

Rear registration numberplate is slightly damaged

Fail 29 Apr 2010 113,724 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 113,724 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 110,469 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 110,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,971 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 80,326 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,781 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 XRM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 GF51 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

GF51 XRM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is GF51 XRM safe to buy?

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