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SL51 XCX

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

119,620 mi
Last recorded119,620 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 XCX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,620 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 118,000 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 105,155 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 104,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 95,716 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES BADLY CORRODED\INSECURE,OFFSIDE CHAFFING DISC.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 95,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES BADLY CORRODED\INSECURE,OFFSIDE CHAFFING DISC.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,649 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 77,412 miles

advise fan belt cracked

advise offside rear seat belt buckle

advise offside rear tyre cracked no cords showing

Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,520 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP WIPER ARM FAULTY. †REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY SPLIT

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 68,520 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP WIPER ARM FAULTY. †REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY SPLIT

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,959 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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SL51 XCX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XCX, 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 XCX registered?

SL51 XCX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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