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SA51 PEO

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

70,615 mi
Last recorded70,615 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 PEO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 70,615 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2017 70,604 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 63,273 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 55,094 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,447 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine oil leak at turbo area

Fail 4 Aug 2014 47,447 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil leak at turbo area

o/s/r back plate corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,156 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 33,156 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 31,830 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 31,830 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 30,599 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 30,599 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2008 26,683 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,683 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,824 miles

Nearside rear tyre has large nail in edge of tread next to sidewall

Fail 4 Sep 2007 24,819 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has large nail in inside edge of tread near sidewall

Pass 16 Sep 2006 22,136 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 PEO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PEO, 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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SA51 PEO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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