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VK51 OLM

2001 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 OLM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 107,886 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 107,884 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,759 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 98,753 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2017 90,319 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 90,311 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 79,263 miles

**Gearbox oil leak**

Fail 16 Jun 2016 79,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

**Gearbox oil leak**

Pass 16 May 2015 18,782 miles

both n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 16 May 2015 18,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 63,729 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 63,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 56,347 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 49,776 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has several cuts/splits in inner sidewall

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

Fail 31 May 2012 49,776 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has several cuts/splits in inner sidewall

O/S/R Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,266 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 42,266 miles

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

front brake discs slightly scorred

Pass 27 May 2010 34,427 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 34,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 28,400 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,670 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,652 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 14,311 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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VK51 OLM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VK51 OLM, 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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VK51 OLM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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