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RE51 MWA

2001 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,154 mi
Last recorded170,154 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE51 MWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 170,154 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 170,146 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 169,459 miles

Engine sounds harsh

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link runs close to subframe

o/s/f strut top bush deteriorated/distorted

Fail 3 Dec 2015 169,451 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine sounds harsh

Front tyres worn on the inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link runs close to subframe

o/s/f strut top bush deteriorated/distorted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 158,202 miles

Engine erratic

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

N/S headlamp wiper missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes have been waxed

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s fog lamp damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2013 151,727 miles

Areas of corrosion on the underside.

Front brake discs rusty

n/s headlamp wiper missing

Pass 5 Nov 2012 145,519 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded.

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

Rear brake discs rusty.

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inner edge, n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 145,188 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake discs rusty.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on the inner edge, n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Nov 2011 137,184 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on the outer edge.

n/s/f wheel rim damaged.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 129,435 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 129,435 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 119,511 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 119,495 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 110,804 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 108,881 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 97,530 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 93,402 miles

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

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

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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RE51 MWA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE51 MWA, 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 RE51 MWA registered?

RE51 MWA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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