MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,281 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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