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WF51 SDV

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,938 mi
Last recorded103,938 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 SDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,938 miles

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 100,069 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 94,097 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 94,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 89,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 78,557 miles

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear pads getting low

Fail 19 Oct 2011 78,440 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

front to rear brake pipe starting to corrode

rear pads getting low

Pass 21 Oct 2010 70,787 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres are getting low on outer edges

Fail 19 Oct 2010 70,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside and offside front tyres are getting low on outer edges

Pass 20 Oct 2009 62,622 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2008 55,343 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 15 Oct 2008 55,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 17 Oct 2007 48,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 48,677 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 42,672 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 SDV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SDV, 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 SDV registered?

WF51 SDV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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