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RK51 FZL

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,803 mi
Last recorded151,803 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 151,803 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2014 151,803 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 140,860 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 140,801 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 136,030 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

chip in zone A (top of screen not in drivers veiw of the road)

rear brake discs quite badly corroded/pitted

Pass 27 Sep 2010 129,607 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 129,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 117,684 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 117,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 105,430 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 105,430 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 91,665 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 79,280 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 79,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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RK51 FZL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RK51 FZL, 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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RK51 FZL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 October 2001.

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