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SL51 AUU

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,724 mi
Last recorded123,724 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 AUU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 123,724 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 123,724 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 119,128 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 119,128 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 115,279 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 115,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 111,372 miles

FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Aug 2012 111,372 miles

FUEL PIPES STARTING TO CORRODE.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 109,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 106,507 miles

front n/s inner drive shaft rubber boot split,

Fail 26 Aug 2010 106,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front n/s inner drive shaft rubber boot split,

Pass 26 Aug 2009 100,289 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 92,772 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2007 83,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 70,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2005 57,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2005 57,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SL51 AUU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SL51 AUU, 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 SL51 AUU registered?

SL51 AUU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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