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DV51 BZU

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,558 mi
Last recorded112,558 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 BZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 112,558 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,825 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 104,825 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 99,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 99,823 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 95,239 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 89,104 miles

Air freshners removed on test to prevent failure under section 8.3

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate deteriated

Fail 6 Jul 2012 89,104 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

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

Air freshners removed on test to prevent failure under section 8.3

Nearside main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear brake pads getting low

Rear registration plate deteriated

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 81,215 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 75,362 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 60,176 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 69,957 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 63,624 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 55,937 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 43,669 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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DV51 BZU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DV51 BZU, 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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DV51 BZU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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