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PK51 WFD

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

84,282 mi
Last recorded84,282 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 WFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 84,282 miles

Nearside Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper and lower covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch near suspension top tie rods (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under wheel arch near suspension top tie rod (2.4.A.3)

Rear from fuel tank , pipes surface corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2016 78,506 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,488 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,457 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 63,337 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 54,161 miles

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

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

nail in near side front tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2010 54,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

nail in near side front tyre

Pass 30 Sep 2009 47,106 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2008 40,142 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 34,894 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 29,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,896 miles

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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PK51 WFD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PK51 WFD, 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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PK51 WFD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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