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SH51 TUP

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

306,007 mi
Last recorded306,007 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 TUP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 306,007 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 292,024 miles

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

advise brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Fail 3 Jun 2010 292,023 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

advise brake pedal rubber wearing thin

Pass 29 May 2009 275,730 miles

advise brake pedal anti slip worn

advise oil from under side of car

advise rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 27 May 2009 275,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise brake pedal anti slip worn

advise oil from under side of car

advise rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2008 247,929 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 247,929 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2007 224,001 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 181,994 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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SH51 TUP is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH51 TUP, 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 SH51 TUP registered?

SH51 TUP is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 December 2001.

Is SH51 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 TUP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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