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Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroded
rear pads low near side
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust corroded
rear pads low near side
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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AJ51 WBU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AJ51 WBU, 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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AJ51 WBU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2001.
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