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RE51 UWZ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

80,390 mi
Last recorded80,390 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 80,390 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,755 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 71,781 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 67,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,380 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 61,157 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,096 miles

N/S/R Head Restraint Missing

Windscreen Marked By End of Wiper Blade

Pass 26 Jul 2011 50,225 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 50,225 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,266 miles

Fuel filler cap seal perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2009 41,588 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 41,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

windsreen scratched off side front

Pass 30 Jul 2008 34,985 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 29,634 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 29,634 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,678 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 24,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 20,361 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 20,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

weep from power steering reservoir

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 UWZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RE51 UWZ, 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 UWZ registered?

RE51 UWZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RE51 UWZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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