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SA51 RZE

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,496 mi
Last recorded89,496 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA51 RZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 89,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 89,494 miles

Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers x3 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 83,633 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 80,680 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 77,355 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 77,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking at flexi pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,564 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2015 75,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 73,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 69,304 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,304 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 65,528 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,323 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 54,508 miles

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

handbrake lever travel high

n/s wing mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 48,021 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 42,400 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 35,462 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 28,056 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 RZE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SA51 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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