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GKZ 5700

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

164,710 mi
Last recorded164,710 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGKZ 5700
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 164,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 158,929 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 158,929 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 144,657 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 127,465 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 118,857 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 118,851 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 102,657 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 93,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 78,894 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 14 Dec 2006 67,574 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 54,837 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 54,831 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

nail in tyre

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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GKZ 5700 is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GKZ 5700, 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 GKZ 5700 registered?

GKZ 5700 is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is GKZ 5700 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GKZ 5700 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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