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GU51 OMP

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,661 mi
Last recorded96,661 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 OMP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 96,661 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 96,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 92,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Nov 2019 92,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,597 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 86,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 75,209 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 75,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 70,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,987 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 58,931 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 53,217 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 53,217 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 49,340 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 49,340 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 45,795 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake pads low

nearside rear tyre slighty flat

Pass 19 Nov 2009 40,872 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 32,268 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside windscreen wiper smears a bit.

Fail 5 Nov 2007 32,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated.

Nearside parking brake quadrant on caliper not fully returning.

Nearside windscreen wiper smears a bit.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,547 miles

as reported at first test

Fail 25 Oct 2006 26,535 miles

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

colour of rear indicators

reserve travel on handbrake

Fail 27 Oct 2005 21,883 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 21,883 miles

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

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 OMP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 GU51 OMP, 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 GU51 OMP registered?

GU51 OMP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2001.

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