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RX51 MVN

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

98,436 mi
Last recorded98,436 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,436 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 97,993 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 97,826 miles

under side of car corroding no holes

Pass 21 Jun 2017 97,233 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil but not affecting the damping (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 96,867 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil but not affecting the damping (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,997 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 94,561 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 92,618 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 90,646 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 88,628 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 85,376 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long hand brake lever travel

Fail 3 Jun 2010 85,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,485 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Jun 2009 80,485 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre low on pressure

Pass 5 Jun 2008 75,535 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 75,535 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 May 2007 68,341 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 59,530 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 MVN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MVN, 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 MVN registered?

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

Is RX51 MVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX51 MVN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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