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SD51 WVN

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,421 mi
Last recorded130,421 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD51 WVN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 130,421 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (( rear) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately nearside and offside (both) - leaking/greased over the wheel hub and disc (3.5.1n)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + brake disc cover plate rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded + under body corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system lightly rubbing + the steering rack slight play (2.2.D.2a)

body damage/light rust

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2016 130,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (( rear) (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately nearside and offside (both) - leaking/greased over the wheel hub and disc (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened + brake disc cover plate rusty (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded + under body corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Steering system lightly rubbing + the steering rack slight play (2.2.D.2a)

body damage/light rust

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 125,248 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 125,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 119,852 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 119,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 114,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 108,766 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 108,766 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 102,284 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,400 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,400 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 83,315 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 83,315 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 73,482 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 73,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 63,512 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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SD51 WVN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SD51 WVN, 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 SD51 WVN registered?

SD51 WVN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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