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AO51 WVG

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

248,463 mi
Last recorded248,463 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 WVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 248,463 miles

n/s/r lens damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2015 242,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 242,298 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 236,578 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 236,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 231,109 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 231,109 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 May 2012 226,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 226,055 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 203,699 miles

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 20 Aug 2010 203,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 188,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 188,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 171,099 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 171,099 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 146,601 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 121,812 miles

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

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

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 WVG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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