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WF51 LNM

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,023 mi
Last recorded121,023 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 LNM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 121,023 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion underside vehicle - rear suspension components, rear valances

engine mounts worn

Pass 31 Oct 2019 113,594 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 113,594 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,083 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 110,083 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 106,898 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 100,743 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2017 100,715 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 95,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 90,200 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 85,724 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 81,394 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 81,394 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 77,864 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,521 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 65,955 miles

Nearside Rear Lower 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)

front registration plate background slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Nov 2009 65,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front registration plate background slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2008 58,163 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 52,065 miles

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

Nearside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 52,065 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 43,646 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 35,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 LNM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LNM, 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 LNM registered?

WF51 LNM is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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The MOT history for WF51 LNM shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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