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GSTK207

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

39,260 mi
Last recorded39,260 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2005
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSTK207
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2005 39,260 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 39,260 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2005 39,115 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GSTK207 is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GSTK207, 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 GSTK207 registered?

GSTK207 is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 2001.

Is GSTK207 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GSTK207 shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GSTK207 have outstanding finance?

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