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RX51 MWE

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,925 mi
Last recorded97,925 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 97,925 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 85,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 79,727 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,927 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,159 miles

nearside & offside rear tie bar bushes perishe up.

nearside fronr suspension anti roll bar link balljoint boot damage.

offside front steering track rod end cover damage.

offside rear tyre nail in tread section.

Fail 8 Sep 2012 69,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover starting to crack

offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover starting to crack

rear both inner Tie bar/rod rubber bush starting to crack and deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,326 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 53,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 46,362 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2008 46,362 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 40,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 40,229 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 34,763 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 MWE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

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

Is RX51 MWE safe to buy?

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