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WJ51 NVT

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

133,425 mi
Last recorded133,425 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,425 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 128,954 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 125,413 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 125,413 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 121,993 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2015 121,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 118,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 118,481 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 114,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

centre to rear exhaust join corroded and has a slight blow only holding on two fixings not three

Fail 7 Dec 2013 114,154 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

centre to rear exhaust join corroded and has a slight blow only holding on two fixings not three

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 20 Nov 2012 106,954 miles

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

Rear exhaust pipe flange derteriorated will need attension soon

Fail 20 Nov 2012 106,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust pipe flange derteriorated will need attension soon

Pass 29 Nov 2011 99,784 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 92,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 85,369 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 78,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 71,708 miles

rear n.o. plate deteriorated

wipers split

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 64,915 miles

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear n umber plate parting

Fail 4 Oct 2006 64,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear number plate parting

rear outside side light not working

Pass 28 Sep 2005 49,557 miles

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

bonnet chatch stiff

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 NVT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NVT, 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 NVT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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