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RJ51 GVM

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,551 mi
Last recorded109,551 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 GVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2013 109,551 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lense has tape on

Pass 22 Feb 2013 109,551 miles

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

nearside rear lense has tape on

Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,217 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2010 99,373 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

fuel filter insecure

o/s front brake hose some cracks

o/s rear inner tail light inop

Pass 24 Sep 2010 99,373 miles

o/s rear inner tail light inop

fuel filter insecure

o/s front brake hose some cracks

Pass 30 Sep 2009 96,150 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 96,150 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 92,651 miles

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

service light on

Fail 3 Oct 2008 92,651 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

service light on

Pass 2 Oct 2007 86,665 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 79,798 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 79,796 miles

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BACKING STARTING TO COME AWAY

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

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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RJ51 GVM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ51 GVM, 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 RJ51 GVM registered?

RJ51 GVM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2001.

Is RJ51 GVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 GVM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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