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WJ51 SZT

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,717 mi
Last recorded79,717 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 SZT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 79,717 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 79,717 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 79,689 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 79,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 75,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 70,616 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 70,497 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 63,957 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 63,957 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 55,729 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 50,519 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 44,574 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 SZT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SZT, 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 SZT registered?

WJ51 SZT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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