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DY51 RWW

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,451 mi
Last recorded247,451 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY51 RWW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 247,451 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front discs badly worn/ lipped

Fail 18 Mar 2011 247,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front discs badly worn/ lipped

Pass 7 Sep 2010 227,141 miles

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

Play in both inner steering rack ends

Fail 6 Sep 2010 227,140 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 12 Oct 2009 192,576 miles

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

airbag light on

handbrake warning light inop

Pass 31 Oct 2008 158,537 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 105,141 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 105,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 79,995 miles

air bag light on

front pads getting low

o/s/r and n/s/r camber arm bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 Jun 2006 59,423 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 20 Jun 2006 59,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 1 Dec 2005 36,627 miles

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

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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DY51 RWW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DY51 RWW, 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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DY51 RWW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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