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DU51 WMV

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,599 mi
Last recorded224,599 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 WMV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 224,599 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

offside nearside rear brake disc back plates deteriorated

slight wear on rear brake discs

unable to check full length of outer sills due to covers

Pass 10 Dec 2016 196,693 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front tyre between 2 and 3mm

offside front brake disc back plate deteriated

offside front tyre on 3mm and worn on both edges

offside nearside rear inner valance corroded

offside rear inner wing plastic cover insecure

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Dec 2015 169,940 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner sidelight not working but has a matched pair

engine has oil leak

exhaust centre to rear flange joint corroded

fuel pipes slight corrosion

offside and nearside rear back plates corroded

windscreen has slight damage in zone a/b

Fail 28 Nov 2015 169,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear inner sidelight not working but has a matched pair

engine has oil leak

exhaust centre to rear flange joint corroded

fuel pipes slight corrosion

offside and nearside rear back plates corroded

windscreen has slight damage in zone a/b

Pass 18 Dec 2014 143,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brake disc back plates deteriated

Fail 18 Dec 2014 143,991 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both rear brake disc back plates deteriated

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 11 Jan 2014 117,299 miles

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

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

front brake discs slight wear

rear brake discs slight wear

unable to check full length of sills due to covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 104,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge just legel

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 10 Jan 2013 104,214 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on outter edge just legel

offside front tyre on 2mm on outter edge

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

rear brake pads getting low

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 5 Jan 2012 91,286 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 91,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 78,843 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 66,889 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 66,889 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 54,656 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 54,656 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 48,336 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 38,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,752 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 27,327 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 27,327 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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DU51 WMV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DU51 WMV, 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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DU51 WMV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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