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WF51 SFU

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

59,953 mi
Last recorded59,953 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 SFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 59,953 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 59,770 miles

slight fluctuation to rear discs.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion to radiator cross member.

Pass 24 Nov 2023 59,713 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight fluctuation to rear disc.

Pass 4 Nov 2022 59,554 miles

slight fluctuation to rear discs.

Pass 4 Nov 2021 59,336 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 59,143 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 58,891 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,871 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 57,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

battery loose

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,547 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 55,938 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 54,735 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery loose

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 53,608 miles

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

both wiper blades split

Fail 13 Oct 2011 53,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 53,321 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 49,504 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 43,763 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,755 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 31,849 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 26,850 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 26,850 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,547 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 SFU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 SFU, 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 SFU registered?

WF51 SFU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 2001.

Is WF51 SFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF51 SFU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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