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VK51 TZD

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK51 TZD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,111 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Side light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2018 96,111 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Caliper parking brake lever stuck in the on position

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

Nearside Rear Inner Side light not working

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 89,539 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 89,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEARING STAGE OF REPLACEMENT.

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY BADLY WORN ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,425 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Fail 7 Sep 2016 82,425 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 77,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 77,099 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,805 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 70,805 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 62,741 miles

SUSPECT FRONT EXHAUST LEAK WHEN ENGINE IS COLD.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 62,712 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

SUSPECT FRONT EXHAUST LEAK WHEN ENGINE IS COLD.

Pass 15 Sep 2012 54,585 miles

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW

OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

SOME UNBALANCE OF FRONT BRAKES.

Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,609 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2011 46,517 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Sep 2010 39,047 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 38,909 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s front brake hose perished

Pass 9 Sep 2009 32,936 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,150 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 25,893 miles

offside rear inner side light not working

Fail 14 Sep 2007 25,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside rear inner sidelamp not working.

Pass 19 Sep 2006 22,474 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 TZD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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