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RJ51 GVW

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,200 mi
Last recorded192,200 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 GVW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 192,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 176,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 163,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 148,088 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 134,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 134,295 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 121,094 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 121,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 106,696 miles

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

unable to test nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 106,696 miles

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

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

unable to test nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted.

Pass 6 Jan 2007 89,323 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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RJ51 GVW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RJ51 GVW, 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 GVW registered?

RJ51 GVW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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The MOT history for RJ51 GVW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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