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VK51 GRF

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

182,039 mi
Last recorded182,039 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 GRF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2013 182,039 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 161,586 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 140,950 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 120,051 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 91,360 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 65,470 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 41,427 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 GRF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GRF, 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 VK51 GRF?

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What year was VK51 GRF registered?

VK51 GRF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is VK51 GRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 GRF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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