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SA51 DWZ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

72,687 mi
Last recorded72,687 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 DWZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,687 miles

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

front suspension noisey requires investigation

Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,310 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 68,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,135 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 62,135 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 56,850 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 56,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 51,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 45,962 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 40,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 40,231 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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SA51 DWZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SA51 DWZ, 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 SA51 DWZ registered?

SA51 DWZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

Is SA51 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA51 DWZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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