CarVerify

Free Car Check

SO51 ACV

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,607 mi
Last recorded84,607 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 ACV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 84,607 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 77,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 69,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2013 69,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Feb 2012 65,413 miles

Front tyres worn close to leg limit

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jan 2011 60,987 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 57,109 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 57,104 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 52,293 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,976 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 40,976 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 35,055 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SO51 ACV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SO51 ACV, 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 SO51 ACV?

You can check the full history of SO51 ACV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SO51 ACV registered?

SO51 ACV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is SO51 ACV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO51 ACV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SO51 ACV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SO51 ACV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.