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RE51 UXL

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,890 mi
Last recorded93,890 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UXL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 93,890 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 92,131 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,730 miles

rear shock absorbers slightly corroded .

Pass 15 Jul 2023 87,002 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 86,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 81,477 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 76,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 76,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 68,805 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 58,472 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 58,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 47,918 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 47,918 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 37,911 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 37,899 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2015 26,209 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 16,785 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 16,440 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,984 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 15,984 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,297 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 15,297 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 14,582 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,837 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 13,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 13,125 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 12,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 12,343 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,475 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 10,193 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 UXL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UXL, 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 RE51 UXL registered?

RE51 UXL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 2001.

Is RE51 UXL safe to buy?

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