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DS51 XDN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

130,032 mi
Last recorded130,032 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS51 XDN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 130,032 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 128,971 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres slightly cracked within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 128,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener hanging from interior mirror ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on shaft end not allowing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL tyres slightly cracked within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 126,558 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 123,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 120,574 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 111,623 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,417 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 110,682 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 103,610 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,537 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 96,519 miles

Nearside Outer Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 89,505 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 89,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 83,440 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Jul 2010 83,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Jul 2009 76,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,803 miles

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

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

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

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

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 55,231 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has excessive handbrake travel but not against stops

Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,128 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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DS51 XDN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS51 XDN, 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 DS51 XDN registered?

DS51 XDN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is DS51 XDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS51 XDN shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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