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NL51 DSX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

117,198 mi
Last recorded117,198 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL51 DSX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 117,198 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,692 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 115,995 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 115,387 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 114,767 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 114,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 113,550 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 112,470 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 111,859 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 111,069 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 109,773 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 108,483 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 106,129 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 104,843 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 103,624 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 100,680 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 100,680 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 97,796 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside wiper split

Pass 18 Oct 2006 95,393 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 95,393 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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NL51 DSX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NL51 DSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL51 DSX registered?

NL51 DSX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

Is NL51 DSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL51 DSX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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