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DV51 SFK

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,599 mi
Last recorded92,599 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 SFK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 92,599 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 91,739 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended all bushes (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 89,508 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 89,508 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 87,084 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 87,084 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 84,934 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 76,362 miles

srs and eml lights on

Pass 2 Dec 2009 69,262 miles

air bag light on

engine management light on

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,304 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 56,341 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,849 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 43,226 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 43,226 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SFK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SFK, 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 SFK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 December 2001.

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