MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe - previously greased
some corrosion to exhaust rear flange
some wear + corrosion to rear brake discs
wear to front brake discs - possible pads getting low
perishing to front brake hoses - close to mot limit - recommend replace soon
slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
some wear to all brake discs
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
perishing to front brake hoses - close to mot limit - recommend replace soon
slight corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe
some wear to all brake discs
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
possible o/s/f wheel bearing getting noisy
both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SL51 XXG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SL51 XXG, 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 XXG registered?
SL51 XXG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 October 2001.
Is SL51 XXG safe to buy?
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