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WF51 MVX

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

135,014 mi
Last recorded135,014 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 MVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 135,014 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 131,379 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 131,379 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 11 Jul 2014 126,736 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 126,736 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted to o/s/r.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 118,737 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 118,737 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear discs worn

Pass 3 Jul 2012 109,921 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 109,921 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

headlamp protectors fitted

loosely fitted babyseat fitted offside rear

nearside wing mirror glass missing

outer sills covered

Pass 26 Jul 2011 98,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s headlamp glass damaged

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s headlamp glass damaged

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,476 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 45,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 83,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 77,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 65,913 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 65,913 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 60,075 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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WF51 MVX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WF51 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

WF51 MVX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 October 2001.

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