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HV51 SXK

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,799 mi
Last recorded118,799 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV51 SXK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 118,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine malfunction indicator light on

fuel cap sealing ring perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2013 116,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

stone chip / nearside front headlight

Pass 2 Nov 2012 114,519 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust sillencer corroded + deteriorated

rear exhaust sillencer joint + bolts badly corroded

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Fail 31 Oct 2012 114,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust sillencer corroded + deteriorated

offside rear brake disc outer wear surface corroded

rear exhaust sillencer joint + bolts badly corroded

stone chip in nearside front headlight

offside rear brake disc inner wear surface badly corroded + pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2011 111,649 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear brake disc inner + outer wear surface reduced + corroded

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Pass 2 Nov 2010 108,394 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 1 Nov 2010 108,392 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,107 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Fail 3 Nov 2009 106,107 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

stone chip in nearside front headlight

Pass 3 Nov 2008 102,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 97,787 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,529 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 90,083 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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HV51 SXK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HV51 SXK, 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 HV51 SXK registered?

HV51 SXK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

Is HV51 SXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV51 SXK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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