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RE51 KUK

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

168,432 mi
Last recorded168,432 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 KUK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 20 Feb 2016 168,432 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 153,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 143,961 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,950 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 129,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,802 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 110,681 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 99,256 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 87,927 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 77,380 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 70,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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RE51 KUK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KUK, 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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What year was RE51 KUK registered?

RE51 KUK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 2001.

Is RE51 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 KUK shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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