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GL51 HDO

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 HDO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 129,614 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 124,758 miles

both front tyres on boarderline 1.6mm 205/50/16vr

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box

n/s/f anti roll bar link rods gaitor split

rear brake pads looks low

wear on brake disc o/s/r

Pass 8 Oct 2007 114,965 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2007 110,136 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlamp output giving a slightly bluer output;further investigation advised

Fail 14 Mar 2007 110,136 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside headlamp output giving a slightly bluer output;further investigation advised

Pass 30 Mar 2006 98,930 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 98,894 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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GL51 HDO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL51 HDO, 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

How do I check the history of GL51 HDO?

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What year was GL51 HDO registered?

GL51 HDO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2001.

Is GL51 HDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL51 HDO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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