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PN51 OHT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,816 mi
Last recorded120,816 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 OHT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 120,816 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 109,030 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2011 108,852 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2010 93,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 93,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 80,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,716 miles

n/s and o/s/r upper and lower suspension link bars inner bushes splitting

Fail 21 Nov 2008 70,716 miles

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

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

n/s and o/s/r upper and lower suspension link bars inner bushes splitting

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,243 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 52,248 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 52,248 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 43,184 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 43,184 miles

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

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

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 OHT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PN51 OHT, 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 PN51 OHT registered?

PN51 OHT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is PN51 OHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN51 OHT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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