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SM51 SVR

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,282 mi
Last recorded113,282 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 SVR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2014 113,282 miles

Underbody suspension corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 110,461 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 103,974 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,414 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 90,617 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 90,599 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 84,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 83,009 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 83,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

raidaitor leaking

Pass 19 Mar 2007 73,504 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 55,815 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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SM51 SVR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SM51 SVR, 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

How do I check the history of SM51 SVR?

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What year was SM51 SVR registered?

SM51 SVR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is SM51 SVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM51 SVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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