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PF51 PPU

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,480 mi
Last recorded90,480 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

RegistrationPF51 PPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 90,480 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2020 90,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 89,751 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 88,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 85,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 85,403 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 85,400 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 82,182 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 82,024 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,345 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 70,765 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,475 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 62,265 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 62,265 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 57,752 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 53,327 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 53,327 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 53,258 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,701 miles

Air bag warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2006 39,061 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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PF51 PPU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PF51 PPU, 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 PF51 PPU registered?

PF51 PPU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is PF51 PPU safe to buy?

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