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DG51 EWV

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,582 mi
Last recorded139,582 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 EWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 139,582 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

back box corroded

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Fail 18 Jul 2017 139,493 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

back box corroded

vehicle has slight corrosion underneath

Pass 6 Jul 2016 133,065 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,463 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 128,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,852 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 119,299 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 119,292 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 113,633 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion on centre and rear exhaust flanges

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 12 Apr 2012 113,633 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on centre and rear exhaust flanges

front tyres wearing on inner tread

Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,045 miles

both rear tyres getting low and wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 93,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 82,574 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 82,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,247 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 73,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,470 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 52,888 miles

slight play in the steering

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 EWV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EWV, 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 EWV registered?

DG51 EWV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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