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RF51 SUH

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,822 mi
Last recorded141,822 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SUH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 141,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing coil spring also corroded (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing coil spring also corroded (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 134,958 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under covers fitted.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 134,924 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under covers fitted.

Pass 10 Nov 2014 125,798 miles

corrosian starting

Fail 6 Nov 2014 125,785 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

corrosian starting

Pass 18 Jan 2012 122,528 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

feul filter rusting

Pass 14 Jan 2011 116,211 miles

near side rear brake slightly binding

off side rear tyre side walls cracking

Pass 19 Jan 2010 112,658 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Jan 2010 112,658 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 107,519 miles

lip worn on front brake discs

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,816 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 93,702 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 93,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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 SUH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SUH, 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 RF51 SUH registered?

RF51 SUH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 November 2001.

Is RF51 SUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 SUH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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