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DX51 DCV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

145,554 mi
Last recorded145,554 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DCV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2019 145,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 145,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Backbox Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt CV Boot (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 139,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front cv boot worn

Offside Front wiper slightly insecure

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both rear backing plates corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2018 139,557 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake backing plates corroded

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s front cv gater worn

o/s front wiper arm slightly insecure

Fail 26 Nov 2018 139,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front brake flexi hose inadequately clipped to strut

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

side markers inop or wrong colour

Pass 11 Dec 2017 132,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front battery loose.

Fail 8 Dec 2017 132,310 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front battery loose.

Pass 17 Dec 2016 126,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 123,454 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened O/S N/S (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 120,417 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 116,701 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 111,230 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 99,697 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,084 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 87,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Mar 2009 87,075 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2008 82,163 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,570 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 68,328 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 59,207 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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DX51 DCV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DX51 DCV, 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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What year was DX51 DCV registered?

DX51 DCV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is DX51 DCV safe to buy?

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