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WF51 DZC

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

143,709 mi
Last recorded143,709 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 DZC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 143,709 miles

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

brake pipes starting to deteriorate

Fail 7 Sep 2017 143,709 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

brake pipes starting to deteriorate

Pass 8 Sep 2016 138,776 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 138,776 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,722 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 132,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,503 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 120,117 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 120,117 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 108,482 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 100,859 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,384 miles

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2009 82,480 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,978 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,483 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn very close to the legal limit and wearing on the outside edge

Pass 10 Nov 2006 53,527 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 53,525 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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WF51 DZC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WF51 DZC, 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 WF51 DZC registered?

WF51 DZC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is WF51 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 DZC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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