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VK51 OLH

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,027 mi
Last recorded135,027 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 OLH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 135,027 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 125,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 116,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nail in edge of tread n/s/r tyre

Pass 3 May 2013 111,719 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2012 108,445 miles

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

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

puncture to o/s/r tyre

Fail 4 May 2012 108,445 miles

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

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

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

puncture to o/s/r tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2011 106,985 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,913 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 98,601 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 87,505 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 87,505 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 76,501 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 61,635 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 OLH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OLH, 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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What year was VK51 OLH registered?

VK51 OLH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is VK51 OLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK51 OLH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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