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GU51 OML

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,351 mi
Last recorded77,351 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OML
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 77,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 73,648 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 68,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 63,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 60,449 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 56,762 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 56,758 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wing (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 51,999 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 47,800 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 42,617 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 38,014 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 38,014 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 34,077 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 32,418 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion rear shassy

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jan 2013 28,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 27,099 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 25,632 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 24,165 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 22,789 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,905 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 19,052 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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GU51 OML is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GU51 OML, 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 GU51 OML registered?

GU51 OML is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is GU51 OML safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU51 OML shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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