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SW51 AKK

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,281 mi
Last recorded129,281 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW51 AKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 129,281 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 129,280 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 123,215 miles

both front brake pipes corroding/corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

fule filler neck securing clips corroded/thin

Fail 9 Sep 2014 123,159 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both front brake pipes corroding/corroded

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

fule filler neck securing clips corroded/thin

Pass 17 Sep 2013 120,716 miles

both front bottom balljoint boots deteriating

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes at fuel filter and tank area badly corroded

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake/fuel pipes covered in sealer/grease

fuel filler pipe securing clips deteriated x4

fuel filter corroded

gearbox/engine damp

Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,685 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

gearbox/engine damp

both front bottom balljoint boots deteriating

both front brake pipes corroding

both front to rear brake pipes at fuel filter and tank area badly corroded

exhaust corroded

front to rear brake/fuel pipes covered in sealer/grease

fuel filler pipe securing clips deteriated x4

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2012 112,271 miles

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre very low worn outer edge

offside front balljoint cover deteriating

offside front tyre low

offside rear tyre very low perished

part of front to rear brake and fuel pipes greased

parts of front to rear brake pipes at fuel filter corroded

small cut in nearside front balljoint cover

Fail 6 Aug 2012 112,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel filter corroded

nearside front tyre very low worn outer edge

offside front balljoint cover deteriating

offside front tyre low

offside rear brake binding

offside rear tyre very low perished

part of front to rear brake and fuel pipes greased

parts of front to rear brake pipes at fuel filter corroded

small cut in nearside front balljoint cover

Pass 27 Jul 2011 100,380 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 97,336 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 97,163 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

advise fuel filter corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,864 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 82,229 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s front antiroll bar link has torn boot

n/s rear seat belt could not be inspected properly has chid seat fitted

service reminder on at dash

Pass 19 Sep 2007 75,428 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 75,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,766 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 55,798 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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SW51 AKK is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SW51 AKK, 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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SW51 AKK is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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