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RV51 OYB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,568 mi
Last recorded131,568 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 OYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 131,568 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

Fail 31 May 2014 131,568 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

rear suspension rubbers deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2013 123,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

variable valve nosiey

Fail 6 Jun 2013 123,857 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

variable valve nosiey

Pass 18 May 2012 107,839 miles

Oil leak

damage to front number plate

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2011 95,582 miles

exhaust system corroded, rear silencer joint heavily

front brake discs lipped

o/s windscreen wiper slight smearing

slight surface corrosion to fuel tank straps

slight water damage to front number plate

Pass 17 May 2010 83,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 76,796 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 72,155 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 67,490 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 59,992 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 59,992 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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RV51 OYB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RV51 OYB, 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

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What year was RV51 OYB registered?

RV51 OYB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RV51 OYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV51 OYB shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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