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SV51 WPK

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

144,268 mi
Last recorded144,268 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV51 WPK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2017 144,268 miles

Both registration plates deteriorated

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 7 Aug 2017 144,268 miles

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

Both registration plates deteriorated

Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front strut tops creaking

both front wings damaged by corrosion but taped over when presented so unable to fully assess

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 131,314 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

both front strut tops creaking

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both front wings damaged by corrosion but taped over when presented so unable to fully assess

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 120,254 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 120,238 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 108,380 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 108,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 99,309 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 92,256 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 81,346 miles

Both front to rear metal b/pipes close too max corrosion limit.

Pass 27 May 2010 73,095 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 64,295 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 54,683 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 41,702 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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SV51 WPK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SV51 WPK, 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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SV51 WPK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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