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AO51 WVF

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

216,958 mi
Last recorded216,958 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 216,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 216,950 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 206,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 206,231 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 192,862 miles

Nearside lower windscreen cracked

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2016 192,856 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside lower windscreen cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2015 182,598 miles

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

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

oversills fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 171,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake dust sheilds deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 170,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake dust sheilds deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 148,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,209 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 114,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 18 Apr 2011 114,020 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Apr 2010 104,836 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 104,836 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

O/S/R handbrake pivot slightly stiff in operation

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2009 94,471 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 94,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 83,027 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 73,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,794 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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AO51 WVF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO51 WVF, 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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AO51 WVF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 September 2001.

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