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DV51 GHB

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,367 mi
Last recorded124,367 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 GHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 124,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 124,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 117,996 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2015 117,996 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 111,655 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 103,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 103,243 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,911 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

offsdide wiper blade slightly split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 89,050 miles

Offside and nearside rear tyre sidewalls are slightly perished

alternator belt alignment incorrect

Pass 26 Jan 2010 82,960 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 77,871 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 69,538 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 69,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Dec 2006 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 59,018 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 57,016 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 GHB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple 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 DV51 GHB, 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 GHB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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