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RX51 KWU

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

199,866 mi
Last recorded199,866 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX51 KWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 199,866 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 199,866 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine missfire

Pass 24 Sep 2014 149,166 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,038 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 139,488 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 130,398 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 121,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 111,743 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 98,105 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 83,503 miles

nearside front tyre wearing around inside edge

offside front tyre worn down to 1.6mm limit around inside edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 67,964 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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RX51 KWU 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 90.9%.

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 RX51 KWU, 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 RX51 KWU registered?

RX51 KWU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is RX51 KWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 KWU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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