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SG51 UTH

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

51,224 mi
Last recorded51,224 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 UTH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 51,224 miles

Front and rear brake backplates poor

Fuel filter secure but temporary repaired

O/S/F inner face of brake disc poor

Fail 10 Sep 2015 51,219 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front and rear brake backplates poor

Fuel filter secure but temporary repaired

O/S/F inner face of brake disc poor

Pass 8 Sep 2014 50,810 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 50,810 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 48,356 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 46,638 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 46,638 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear metal brake pipes corroeded

inside of head lamp loose but doesnt effect beam pattern or aim on n/s front

Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,479 miles

light general underside corrosion

Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,449 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 38,891 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 38,891 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,749 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 37,734 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 30,866 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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SG51 UTH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SG51 UTH, 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 SG51 UTH registered?

SG51 UTH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SG51 UTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 UTH shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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