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SP51 NPF

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,943 mi
Last recorded92,943 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 NPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,943 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,440 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,333 miles

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

all disks corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 81,332 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

all disks corroded

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 71,025 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 62,598 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 53,223 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 44,544 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,576 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 39,576 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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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SP51 NPF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 NPF, 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

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What year was SP51 NPF registered?

SP51 NPF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is SP51 NPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 NPF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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