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WD51 LZM

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,265 mi
Last recorded279,265 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LZM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 279,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint left hand front (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 279,196 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working left hand front (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside left hand (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working left hand rear outer (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken left hand rear (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords right hand front (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside right hand (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working right hand rear outer (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint left hand front (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 265,010 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2014 264,897 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

LHD vehicle, when repaired headlamps may dip/give an incorrect beam image

Offside/ righthand front marker lamp not working

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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WD51 LZM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WD51 LZM, 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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What year was WD51 LZM registered?

WD51 LZM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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