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SP51 ZKE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,682 mi
Last recorded94,682 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 94,682 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

only just met parking brake requirements

Pass 2 Oct 2014 90,417 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Both rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left and tread cracked

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

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Fuel filler pipes damp no leaks

Nearside front marker light inop

Nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear top and bottom tye bars bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear trailing arm front bush slightly perished

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

Offside front brake flexy hose bracket broken not fouling

Offside rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Offside rear trailing arm front bush slightly perished

Offside rear tye bars bushes slightly perished

Oil just above the minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2014 90,247 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both front wishbone rear bushes are slightly perished

Both rear tyres have 3-4 mm of tread left and tread cracked

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

Front wipers are starting to smear the screen slightly

Fuel filler pipes damp no leaks

Nearside front marker light inop

Nearside rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear top and bottom tye bars bushes slightly perished

Nearside rear trailing arm front bush slightly perished

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

Offside front brake flexy hose bracket broken not fouling

Offside rear suspension arm bushes slightly perished

Offside rear trailing arm front bush slightly perished

Offside rear tye bars bushes slightly perished

Oil just above the minimum

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 81,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 71,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 64,962 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 57,635 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,856 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2009 41,117 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 41,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

195/60 VR15 - Nearside rear tyre perished and nearing limit

Pass 30 May 2008 31,653 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 31,650 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2007 23,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 20,689 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 16,425 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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SP51 ZKE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP51 ZKE, 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 SP51 ZKE registered?

SP51 ZKE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 2001.

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