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RO51 KWV

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,502 mi
Last recorded164,502 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 KWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 164,502 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2016 164,091 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure off side is hitting on body (2.4.G.1)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 156,312 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 156,299 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2015 143,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all tyres perished/cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 134,451 miles

rear tyres cracked but not tho to cords

Fail 13 Feb 2014 134,423 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

new offside rear brake pipe fitted but old one is still clip in place but not in use

rear tyres cracked but not tho to cords

Pass 29 Jan 2013 125,973 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 116,192 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 105,639 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 93,923 miles

front discs worn low...

o/s/r inner side light inoperative....

Fail 4 Jan 2010 93,923 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs worn low...

o/s/r inner side light inoperative....

Pass 31 Dec 2008 84,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 73,829 miles

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

o/s/f foglamp lens broken

Pass 2 Jan 2007 64,459 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly

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

Rear numberplate starting to fade

Pass 5 Jan 2006 54,029 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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RO51 KWV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RO51 KWV, 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 RO51 KWV registered?

RO51 KWV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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