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RX51 LEU

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,561 mi
Last recorded58,561 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 58,561 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 58,561 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 27 Dec 2012 51,410 miles

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

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

both rear tyres tread low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 42,811 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 36,066 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 28,944 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 26,880 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 26,877 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 3 Dec 2007 24,284 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 21,940 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 19,813 miles

left hand front tyre wearing low.

Fail 10 Oct 2005 19,811 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

left hand front tyre getting low.

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 LEU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc 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 RX51 LEU, 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 RX51 LEU registered?

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

Is RX51 LEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 LEU 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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