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SN51 NWL

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,692 mi
Last recorded111,692 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 NWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2011 111,692 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 111,692 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 102,751 miles

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 102,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE SIDE WALL OUTER DAMAGED

Offside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,822 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 88,771 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 88,771 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,195 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 82,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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SN51 NWL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SN51 NWL, 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 SN51 NWL registered?

SN51 NWL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is SN51 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN51 NWL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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