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DA51 FSF

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,181 mi
Last recorded132,181 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 FSF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 132,181 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

reccomended steering alignment as tyres are wearing uneven

under body components corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2016 132,181 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

reccomended steering alignment as tyres are wearing uneven

under body components corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 123,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 113,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2014 113,455 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Oct 2013 104,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

noise in cambelt area of engine (NEEDS ATTENTION)

rear reg plate delaminating

Pass 6 Nov 2012 95,675 miles

park brake effort uneven (needs attention soon)

Fail 5 Nov 2012 95,675 miles

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

park brake effort uneven (needs attention soon)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 87,359 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 87,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,193 miles

rear anti rollbar link bushes splitting

rear brake discs corroded

rear no plate starting to disfigure

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,857 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 70,857 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 67,361 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 63,000 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 58,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 54,174 miles

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)

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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DA51 FSF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DA51 FSF, 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 DA51 FSF registered?

DA51 FSF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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