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SG51 VTZ

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,756 mi
Last recorded131,756 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG51 VTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 131,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 124,023 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 116,504 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 109,413 miles

exhaust starting to deteriorated

Pass 7 Dec 2012 104,863 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 98,419 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 98,419 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 87,525 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 78,083 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 78,083 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 64,548 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 50,935 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,180 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 33,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,145 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 VTZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc 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 SG51 VTZ, 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 SG51 VTZ registered?

SG51 VTZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is SG51 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG51 VTZ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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