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SM51 ZXN

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,419 mi
Last recorded130,419 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM51 ZXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 130,419 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 130,419 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 127,116 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre tread/walls cracking

Fail 31 Jan 2015 127,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre tread/walls cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2014 120,650 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 120,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 111,889 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 105,048 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 94,735 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 89,024 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 89,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 79,724 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,020 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 57,227 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 46,187 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 46,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SM51 ZXN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 SM51 ZXN, 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 SM51 ZXN registered?

SM51 ZXN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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