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XL51 RCL

2002 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,681 mi
Last recorded115,681 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Volvo V4096,542 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXL51 RCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 115,681 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 115,681 miles

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 114,356 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,403 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 110,027 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 110,027 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 107,807 miles

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

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)

n/s/r stabiliser arm bush slightly worn

Pass 26 Nov 2007 90,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 75,434 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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XL51 RCL is a 2002 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 96,542 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 XL51 RCL, 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 24 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XL51 RCL registered?

XL51 RCL is a 2002 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is XL51 RCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for XL51 RCL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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