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VK51 OLN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,672 mi
Last recorded127,672 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 OLN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 127,672 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,463 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

n/s/f strut top mount has slight movement

Pass 12 Oct 2017 112,917 miles

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

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Oct 2017 112,917 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,304 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 104,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 95,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,281 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,281 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 84,920 miles

O/S/R brake disc is distorted

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,000 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,000 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 72,327 miles

n/s/r upper stabilizer bar bush perishing

o/s/r stabilizer bar bush peerishing

Fail 22 Oct 2011 72,327 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r upper stabilizer bar bush perishing

o/s/r stabilizer bar bush peerishing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 61,830 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 61,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres on 2mm

offside front flexable brake hose slightly perishing

strong advise fuel filter not fully secure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 52,021 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 52,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 46,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 40,127 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 31,595 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,595 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 25,639 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 OLN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

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

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