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SH51 ZPU

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

65,407 mi
Last recorded65,407 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH51 ZPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 65,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 64,554 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,724 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 62,100 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 62,100 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,504 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,191 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 56,600 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 548,121 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 56,090 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 54,877 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 53,055 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 51,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 48,149 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 44,278 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 36,982 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 36,982 miles

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

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

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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SH51 ZPU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SH51 ZPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SH51 ZPU registered?

SH51 ZPU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 2001.

Is SH51 ZPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH51 ZPU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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