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WF51 SFX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,258 mi
Last recorded184,258 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF51 SFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 184,258 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 169,608 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

excessive hand brake travel

rear brake discs corroded

slight roughness in o/s and n/s front top shocker mountings

Fail 10 Feb 2014 169,568 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight roughness in o/s and n/s front top shocker mountings

Pass 31 Jan 2013 164,866 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

catalytic converter loose inside

front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 160,096 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 159,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

air-bag lamp staying on

engine management lamp staying on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 153,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 153,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 142,566 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust joint corroded

scuff marks to offside rear

slight play in rack

Pass 19 Jan 2009 126,601 miles

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

rear brake disc's starting to corrode

slight play in rack

Pass 10 Jan 2008 108,327 miles

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

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

emissions checked on lpg

Pass 24 Jan 2007 94,634 miles

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

nearside front inner driveshaft boot leaking gear oil

Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,683 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 SFX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SFX, 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 SFX registered?

WF51 SFX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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