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RE51 RXU

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,124 mi
Last recorded168,124 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 RXU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 168,124 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

N/S/F antiroll bar link balljoint gaiter slightly damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2014 161,421 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 155,896 miles

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc cover

Fail 9 Aug 2013 155,894 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosion on nearside rear brake disc cover

Pass 21 Sep 2012 148,185 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 148,185 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 140,508 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 133,973 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 133,973 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 117,396 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 97,286 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 73,584 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 58,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 48,467 miles

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 RXU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXU, 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 RXU registered?

RE51 RXU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is RE51 RXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 RXU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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