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DX51 DVZ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

71,836 mi
Last recorded71,836 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 DVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 71,836 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2022 71,242 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 70,419 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 69,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fuel cap seal cracked.

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres have just under 3mm tread depth left.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Perished and cracked. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 67,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,810 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,876 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear and N/S/F. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 64,875 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear and N/S/F. (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 63,569 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 62,243 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 62,243 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 60,567 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 60,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 58,301 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 58,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 56,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 56,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 54,905 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 54,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 54,340 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,720 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 49,052 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 44,968 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 DVZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DVZ, 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 DVZ registered?

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

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