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SK51 DZA

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,733 mi
Last recorded135,733 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK51 DZA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2015 135,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s / n/s front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s / n/s rear tie bar bushes perishing

rear tow bar supports corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner panels

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Fail 21 Dec 2015 135,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged drive shaft ring split (3.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s / n/s front and rear inner wheel arches corroded

o/s / n/s rear tie bar bushes perishing

rear tow bar supports corroded

slight corrosion o/s / n/s outer sills

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear floors

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner panels

slight corrosion o/s / n/s rear inner sills

Pass 23 Dec 2014 127,935 miles

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

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

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

outer sills not fully visible

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 117,561 miles

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

boot floor corroded

floor sections corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f brake backing cover corroded and broken

o/s / n/s rear inner panels corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

under covers fitted to rear of vehicle

Fail 18 Dec 2013 117,512 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

boot floor corroded

floor sections corroded

front inner wheel arches corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f brake backing cover corroded and broken

o/s / n/s rear inner panels corroded

rear chassis legs corroded

rear inner sills corroded

under covers fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 21 Dec 2012 107,079 miles

Both front wheel back plates corroded and broken

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 97,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 86,539 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 78,205 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 70,607 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 63,022 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 57,930 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 52,806 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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SK51 DZA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SK51 DZA, 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 SK51 DZA registered?

SK51 DZA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 2001.

Is SK51 DZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK51 DZA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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