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VU51 VNZ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,872 mi
Last recorded75,872 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 VNZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2019 75,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 71,190 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,503 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 69,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 67,283 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,279 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 63,330 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 63,330 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 59,881 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 59,879 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 55,705 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 55,705 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 52,815 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 52,815 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 50,499 miles

o/s/f wiper starting to stick

rear plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,390 miles

rear number plate started to deteriorate

Pass 20 Aug 2009 48,002 miles

n/s/f inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Aug 2008 46,434 miles

rear number plate deteriorateing

Pass 6 Aug 2007 43,765 miles

nearside wiper rubber starting to split.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,827 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 35,284 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 35,284 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Hazard warning lamps operated by more than one switch (1.4.B.1c)

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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VU51 VNZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VU51 VNZ, 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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VU51 VNZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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