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SP51 ZKL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,103 mi
Last recorded126,103 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 ZKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,103 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 126,103 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 119,197 miles

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S/R BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO MOT WEAR LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Fail 2 Apr 2012 119,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

N/S/R BRAKE PADS CLOSE TO MOT WEAR LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 4 Apr 2011 109,945 miles

O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FLUFF & FRAY ON EDGE

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA

Fail 24 Mar 2011 109,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

O/S/F SEAT BELT STARTING TO FLUFF & FRAY ON EDGE

SLIGHT EXHAUST LEAK MANIFOLD AREA

Pass 5 Mar 2010 100,303 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 100,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 91,676 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 91,676 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2008 78,108 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 62,442 miles

both front and rear tyre inner sidewalls all splitting and perrished.

Pass 11 Jan 2006
Fail 9 Jan 2006 54,901 miles

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 ZKL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL registered?

SP51 ZKL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 2001.

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