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SL51 VUR

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,477 mi
Last recorded98,477 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 VUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 98,477 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,435 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,419 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 91,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,356 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper tie bar, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 81,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe at base of neck (7.2.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper tie bar, inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear marker lamp inop

Pass 11 Jan 2016 69,573 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 69,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 53,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 51,681 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight judder noted at rear brakes

Fail 12 Jun 2014 51,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel tank straps corroded

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,816 miles

slight cracking on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,815 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

under side body showing light corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,837 miles

front pads low

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 38,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front pads low

Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,170 miles

slight noise o/s/r wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2009 24,952 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2009 24,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 18,169 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,694 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2006 13,479 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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SL51 VUR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL51 VUR, 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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SL51 VUR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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