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RF51 DPY

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,637 mi
Last recorded118,637 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 DPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 118,637 miles

Rear exhaust fixing corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 111,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear anti roll rubber bushes perished

Fail 5 Feb 2015 103,861 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 103,861 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 95,959 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 88,771 miles

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

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

eng/man light showing on dash.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,222 miles

rear brake pads low & discs worn,front no plate discoloured,eng/man light showing on dash.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 71,699 miles

front brake pads low & discs lipped front tyres worn on edges rear suspension arm bushes perrishing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 64,048 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,614 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 48,490 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 40,944 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 32,698 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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RF51 DPY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RF51 DPY, 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 RF51 DPY registered?

RF51 DPY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is RF51 DPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 DPY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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