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FP51 WNJ

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,733 mi
Last recorded113,733 miles
Recorded on25 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 WNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2013 113,733 miles

Engine oil level slight low, recommend attention.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre, signs of splitting on inner sidewall.

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

Pass 21 May 2012 87,343 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 87,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,308 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,905 miles

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Mar 2011 83,869 miles

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 79,340 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 28 Jan 2010 79,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2008 74,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 74,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 70,123 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,830 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 58,496 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 58,446 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FP51 WNJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FP51 WNJ, 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 FP51 WNJ registered?

FP51 WNJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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The MOT history for FP51 WNJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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