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V40 NAU

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

77,518 mi
Last recorded77,518 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 NAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2022 77,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 70,291 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 70,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 63,903 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 57,661 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 57,546 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 56,904 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 55,826 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,343 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 52,601 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 52,601 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 50,178 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 44,902 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 40,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 40,851 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 36,587 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 36,587 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 32,403 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 27,987 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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V40 NAU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 V40 NAU, 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 V40 NAU registered?

V40 NAU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 2001.

Is V40 NAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V40 NAU shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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