MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders 205/50/r16 87v (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light is on indicating a fault
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both shoulders 205/50/r16 87v (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine management light is on indicating a fault
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slightly worn engine mounting possibly rear
some engine under tray bolts missing/loose
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU51 XBJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 VU51 XBJ, 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 VU51 XBJ registered?
VU51 XBJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.
Is VU51 XBJ safe to buy?
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