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VK51 ABX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

171,830 mi
Last recorded171,830 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 ABX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 171,830 miles

Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 165,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked in tread

Offside Rear Position lamp 50% inoperative

Offside Windscreen wiper arm pivot point worn

Parking brake lever travel high but not considered excessive

Pass 25 Apr 2018 161,875 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 159,101 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 159,099 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 152,800 miles

hand brake travel high

prescribed areas becoming rusty

removed items from swept area prior to test

Pass 30 Apr 2015 145,235 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 145,235 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 135,550 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,512 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,483 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 106,038 miles

o/s/f side light dim

steel brake pipe to o/s/r flexy rusty (not excessive)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 105,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f side light dim

steel brake pipe to o/s/r flexy rusty (not excessive)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,670 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 80,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2006 49,858 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 49,858 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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VK51 ABX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VK51 ABX, 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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VK51 ABX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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