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DV51 WWR

2001 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,872 mi
Last recorded111,872 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo S4085,515 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 WWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 111,872 miles

electronic headlamp height adjuster not working

offside front and nearside front tyre treads are low 2.00mm

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has play on hard stand

rear silencer clamp is completely corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 111,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

electronic headlamp height adjuster not working

offside front and nearside front tyre treads are low 2.00mm

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has play on hard stand

rear silencer clamp is completely corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2013 106,760 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 101,054 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 101,054 miles

Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 94,372 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 94,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 88,846 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,060 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 75,045 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 75,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,143 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,104 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,437 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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DV51 WWR is a 2001 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 85,515 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV51 WWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DV51 WWR registered?

DV51 WWR is a 2001 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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