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WJ51 SZU

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

160,688 mi
Last recorded160,688 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 160,688 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 158,148 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 24 Aug 2018 158,006 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front small bind when turned by hand

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak from nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

anti vibration bar at front bolt broken

early deterioration to front exhaust pipe

fuel cap seal perishing

some wear in offside front upper shock mounting

Pass 22 Aug 2017 146,462 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 146,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 134,269 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front and both rear side markers not working

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Some imbalance in front brakes during roller brake test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 134,266 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front and both rear side markers not working

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Some imbalance in front brakes during roller brake test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 120,856 miles

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

Offside Headlamp glass cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2015 120,667 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has nails in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre has some stone cuts to tread

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Headlamp glass cracked

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge, will need attention soon

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,297 miles

Both front indicator lamps condensated

Both offside and nearside rear side markers inoperative

Nearside rear tyre has some stonecut damage

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear metal brake pipes corroded in a few places around retaining clips and may require attention soon

Pass 8 Aug 2013 101,881 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust system heavily corroded in places

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2012 95,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2012 95,606 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake pad anti rattle clips not located properly.

Pass 20 Aug 2011 90,184 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight run-out nearside front brakes

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing slighty on inner edges.

sill cover fitted restricting full inspection.

suspention joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Aug 2011 90,176 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing slighty on inner edges.

sill cover fitted restricting full inspection.

slight damage to front bumper.

suspention joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,123 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 72,044 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 62,705 miles

both rear trailing arm link bushes unbonding

both rear tyres inner tread worn uneven

Pass 1 Aug 2007 54,121 miles

advise rear tca stabiliser arm bushes insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2007 54,121 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

advise rear tca stabiliser arm bushes insecure

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,945 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 45,652 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 45,652 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 SZU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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