CarVerify

Free Car Check

RK51 VEX

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

63,719 mi
Last recorded63,719 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 VEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 63,719 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 worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing, smooth outer shoulder and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing and smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing and smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing and smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 63,719 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Outer 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 worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing, smooth outer shoulder and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing and smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing and smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy perishing and smooth outer shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 53,472 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 52,185 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 51,789 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 48,909 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 48,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,458 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,375 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,436 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 34,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RK51 VEX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK51 VEX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RK51 VEX?

You can check the full history of RK51 VEX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RK51 VEX registered?

RK51 VEX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 2001.

Is RK51 VEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK51 VEX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RK51 VEX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RK51 VEX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.