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RE51 KTU

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,975 mi
Last recorded155,975 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KTU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 155,975 miles

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

nearside front strut top bearing slightly stiff

Pass 14 Apr 2015 147,706 miles

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

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

nearside front strut top bearing slightly stiff

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2014 140,758 miles

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

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

nearside front strut top bearing slightly stiff

plastic trims covering sills

Pass 8 Apr 2013 132,506 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 125,575 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 125,571 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 117,609 miles

nearside front strut top bearing slightly rough when rotated

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,145 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,463 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 83,700 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 64,769 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 54,232 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 50,067 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2005 50,067 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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RE51 KTU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE51 KTU, 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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RE51 KTU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 2001.

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