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PN51 OFX

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

116,708 mi
Last recorded116,708 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 OFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 116,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D rubber (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 102,701 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 89,008 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2012 50,902 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 50,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 48,146 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 48,146 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,605 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 45,605 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2009 42,585 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 42,575 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 38,705 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 38,705 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 33,820 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,820 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 30,356 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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PN51 OFX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 PN51 OFX, 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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PN51 OFX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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