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GL51 DZA

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,730 mi
Last recorded163,730 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 DZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 163,730 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2019 163,723 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 161,085 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 158,388 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

front tyres perished

fuel pipes and brakes pipes slight corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2017 158,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear discs slightly corroded

front tyres perished

fuel pipes and brakes pipes slight corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 155,528 miles

Fuel lines are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 152,462 miles

Front and rear brake pads approx. 50% worn

Fuel lines are slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 148,702 miles

N/S/F tyre is badly perished on sidewall to to tread

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 144,419 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Fail 30 Sep 2013 144,419 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

n/s/f tyre wall perished

Pass 19 Sep 2012 142,988 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 141,229 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 141,229 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2010 138,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,810 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 135,597 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 131,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 120,983 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 120,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 110,487 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GL51 DZA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GL51 DZA, 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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GL51 DZA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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