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ND51 OEF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

197,349 mi
Last recorded197,349 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND51 OEF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 197,349 miles

Both front indicator lens' slightly damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 197,349 miles

Both front indicator lens' slightly damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 187,292 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Fail 10 May 2022 187,292 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front strut top mount bearing worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2020 171,945 miles

Nearside front strut top mount bearing slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Nov 2020 171,945 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside front strut top mount bearing slightly worn

Nearside rear tyre below 1mm on inside edge

Offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 167,790 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 167,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2018 161,618 miles

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front indicator lense slightly damaged

Offside rear seat belt buckle slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2017 155,359 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear seat belt catch covers damaged

offside front lamp secured with tape

Fail 25 Sep 2017 155,359 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear seat belt catch covers damaged

offside front lamp secured with tape

Pass 15 Sep 2016 151,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel cap seal starting to perish

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear seat belt catch case damaged

offside front indicator secured with tape

offside rear seat belt catch case damaged

wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen

Pass 10 Sep 2015 147,391 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2015 147,391 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure Inner lense (1.7.3)

Front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2014 143,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 143,917 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 138,894 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on nearside rear metal brake pipes next to fuel filter

offside rear seatbelt stalk outer casing damaged but belt still works

partial plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 17 Sep 2012 132,219 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on nearside rear fuel pipe next to fuel filter

Fail 17 Sep 2012 132,219 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on nearside rear fuel pipe next to fuel filter

Pass 21 Sep 2011 128,927 miles

Both wiper blade rubbers are split on ends.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Rear brake disc pads are wearing thin, nearside worn close to minimum permitted thickness of 1.5mm.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 128,927 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Both wiper blade rubbers are split on ends.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Rear brake disc pads are wearing thin, nearside worn close to minimum permitted thickness of 1.5mm.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 119,618 miles

Play in nearside front top suspension mount

Play in offside front top suspension mount

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 119,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in nearside front top suspension mount

Play in offside front top suspension mount

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 111,649 miles

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

Front discs worn

O/S/F/ inner wheel arch liner loose and rubbing tyre on lock

O/S/R outer seat belt catch damaged and stiff in operation

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Head restraints missing

rear wiper blade rubber scraper missing

Fail 28 Aug 2009 111,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Engine oil low

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

Front discs worn

O/S/F/ inner wheel arch liner loose and rubbing tyre on lock

O/S/R outer seat belt catch damaged and stiff in operation

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Head restraints missing

S R S light on

rear wiper blade rubber scraper missing

Fail 5 Aug 2008 101,695 miles

Fraying to webbing of driver's seatbelt. Borderline acceptable. Any further deterioration should require replacement.

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

Some damage to offside rear seatbelt stalk casing, resulting in some difficulty in releasing buckle.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 101,695 miles

Fraying to webbing of driver's seatbelt. Borderline acceptable. Any further deterioration should require replacement.

Some damage to offside rear seatbelt stalk casing, resulting in some difficulty in releasing buckle.

Fail 22 Jul 2008 101,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 91,404 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 73,205 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 73,205 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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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ND51 OEF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 ND51 OEF, 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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ND51 OEF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 2001.

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