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WJ51 NVV

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 NVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 121,879 miles

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

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

fuel tank straps very rusty

n.s.r. tyre wall scuffed and tyre weathered

o.s.r. tyre weathered

Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,608 miles

Both rear tyre's starting to perish on side wall's

Front to rear fuel line's corroded

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

Nearside front headlight wiper not working

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 89,183 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,559 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 68,823 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 54,159 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 44,721 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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WJ51 NVV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVV, 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 WJ51 NVV registered?

WJ51 NVV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 2001.

Is WJ51 NVV safe to buy?

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