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PO51 VMM

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,107 mi
Last recorded115,107 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO51 VMM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 115,107 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,559 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 109,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 105,297 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 100,928 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front tyres have slight cracking on tread

Pass 19 Oct 2007 100,928 miles

front tyres have slight cracking on tread

Pass 14 Sep 2006 92,373 miles

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

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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PO51 VMM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PO51 VMM, 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 PO51 VMM registered?

PO51 VMM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is PO51 VMM safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO51 VMM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO51 VMM have outstanding finance?

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