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DU51 WMZ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

168,633 mi
Last recorded168,633 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 WMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 168,633 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 168,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 164,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 164,676 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 161,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 158,349 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 158,347 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 155,850 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 153,156 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 153,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 142,351 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 134,732 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 134,672 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 125,608 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 112,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 100,417 miles

sill covers fitted(sills not fully sean)

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 WMZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU51 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

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