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RJ51 OAC

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,174 mi
Last recorded85,174 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OAC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 85,174 miles

Centre exhaust rusty

Pass 28 Aug 2015 84,282 miles

Rear exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Sep 2014 81,457 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 81,457 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,205 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer edges wearing slightly low

offside rear tyre inner edge worn very low

Fail 9 Sep 2013 78,205 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside front tyre outer edges wearing slightly low

offside rear tyre inner edge worn very low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 76,599 miles

nearside front wheel damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2012 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front wheel damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 74,763 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 73,774 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 72,227 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 69,120 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 64,120 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,053 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 60,015 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 60,015 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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 OAC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

RJ51 OAC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

Is RJ51 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ51 OAC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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