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SP51 ZKH

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,956 mi
Last recorded164,956 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 164,956 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 164,945 miles

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

Outer Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 154,350 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2013 154,350 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 146,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 146,093 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/f wiper torn at ends

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 11 Sep 2010 135,788 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 135,784 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 125,502 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 111,156 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 95,044 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 95,044 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 82,920 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

STRONGLY ADVISE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES REPLACED

Pass 23 Sep 2005 66,043 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 65,909 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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 ZKH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SP51 ZKH, 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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SP51 ZKH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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