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WA51 XZL

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

106,207 mi
Last recorded106,207 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 XZL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 106,207 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 106,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 102,808 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 98,403 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 98,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 93,320 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 93,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 85,884 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 78,278 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 70,164 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 70,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 62,973 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 62,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 59,938 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 59,938 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 57,713 miles

ALL brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 57,713 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ALL brake discs corroded

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 56,984 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 56,984 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 47,192 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 40,955 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,777 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 28,923 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,986 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 16,089 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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WA51 XZL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA51 XZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA51 XZL registered?

WA51 XZL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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