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RE51 UXS

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,376 mi
Last recorded112,376 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 112,376 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear door does not open from out side

Fail 19 Apr 2011 112,314 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

near side rear door does not open from out side

Pass 23 Apr 2010 107,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight noise from o/s rear wheel, maybe indicating wheel bearing worn

Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s wiper blade split at end

Pass 27 Apr 2007 92,920 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,522 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 88,522 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 77,842 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 UXS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UXS, 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

How do I check the history of RE51 UXS?

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What year was RE51 UXS registered?

RE51 UXS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is RE51 UXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE51 UXS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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