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RE51 UXY

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,129 mi
Last recorded135,129 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 UXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2015 135,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 135,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 123,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 116,328 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 109,560 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

offside rear tyre in very poor condition(new tyre recommended)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,458 miles

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

both front suspension strut top attachment areas recommend further attention

corrosion in rear box connection area

nearside front tyre generally close to wear bars

Pass 12 Oct 2010 93,986 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,093 miles

front brake balance would benefit from attention

front brake discs slightly out true

Fail 13 Oct 2009 83,093 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front brake balance would benefit from attention

front brake disc's slightly out of true

front tyres wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,718 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,641 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 3 Oct 2006 43,972 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 43,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 30,238 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 29,339 miles

rear pads low

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 UXY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UXY, 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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RE51 UXY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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