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DG51 EWU

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

114,245 mi
Last recorded114,245 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 EWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 114,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

Engine light on

Rear exhaust joint very weak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 113,435 miles

Engine light on

Fail 28 Oct 2014 113,435 miles

Engine light on

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 112,496 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s/front headlight lens damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2013 112,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

o/s/front headlight lens damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2013 112,384 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

tailgate not opening

Pass 18 Jun 2012 109,349 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 109,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 99,070 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 99,070 miles

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

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear discs distorted

Pass 4 Dec 2009 85,076 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 85,076 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 62,840 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 61,346 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 61,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2006 54,946 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 54,946 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2005 49,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 49,269 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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DG51 EWU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 DG51 EWU, 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 DG51 EWU registered?

DG51 EWU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 October 2001.

Is DG51 EWU safe to buy?

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