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WJ51 NVD

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,470 mi
Last recorded174,470 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NVD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2018 174,470 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/ hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 165,086 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 165,086 miles

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated excessively corroded fouling brake disc (3.5.1j)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 161,354 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 161,354 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet not securing (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Sep 2015 157,053 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 150,334 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Oil leak

corrosion on underside of vehicle

drag on offside rear brake

Pass 23 Sep 2013 140,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 132,747 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 125,003 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 117,545 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 108,401 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 98,044 miles

nsf side position light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,683 miles

Oil leak

near side front bumper lamp damaged and not working

Pass 29 Sep 2006 80,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 80,457 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wiper bldes starting to split

Pass 30 Sep 2005 70,139 miles

OSR Tyre 2mm †OSR Track rod bush worn to limit †NSR Brake disc worn to limit

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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WJ51 NVD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ51 NVD, 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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WJ51 NVD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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