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SV51 WLO

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

87,191 mi
Last recorded87,191 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 WLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 87,191 miles

Signs off corrosion at rear chassis sections

signs of wear / perishing rear suspension bushes

Fail 5 Dec 2014 87,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Advise fitting new bolt to exhaust rear silencer

Signs off corrosion at rear chassis sections

signs of wear / perishing rear suspension bushes

Pass 22 Nov 2013 77,004 miles

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

Fail 20 Nov 2013 77,004 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn bald on inner edges

offside rear brake brake disc inner surface corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 73,787 miles

front disc covers corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2012 73,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front disc covers corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2011 71,071 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 71,070 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 66,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 63,299 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management lamp on

Fail 1 Dec 2009 63,299 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Dec 2008 59,981 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 59,981 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Dec 2007 56,918 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2007 56,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,487 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 53,486 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SV51 WLO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SV51 WLO, 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 SV51 WLO registered?

SV51 WLO is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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