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SK51 OVZ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,319 mi
Last recorded145,319 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 OVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 145,319 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,750 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 20 Aug 2012 131,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 119,643 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 109,790 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 109,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 100,192 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 91,128 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 91,128 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 82,416 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 71,082 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 71,082 miles

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

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

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

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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SK51 OVZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK51 OVZ, 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 SK51 OVZ registered?

SK51 OVZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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