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HK51 ECW

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,903 mi
Last recorded119,903 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 ECW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,903 miles

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2016 119,876 miles

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

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

Rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 111,363 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 103,332 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,332 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 91,807 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 80,967 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,375 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,404 miles

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

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)

front no plate in poor condition

Pass 21 Oct 2008 45,948 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,256 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 27,459 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 18,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 18,388 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HK51 ECW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HK51 ECW, 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 HK51 ECW registered?

HK51 ECW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 2001.

Is HK51 ECW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK51 ECW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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