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WJ51 VWC

2001 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,169 mi
Last recorded120,169 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VWC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 120,169 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 120,169 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported flang corroaded to excess two bolts missing (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,590 miles

drivers seat belt frayed

o/s rear tyre low on tread

rear exhaust joint rusty

stone chips in n/s windscreen

Pass 8 Aug 2013 102,765 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 94,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 84,468 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 84,458 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 72,164 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 63,830 miles

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2009 63,830 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s and n/s front tyre worn on edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 55,240 miles

unable to see the rear brake pipes they are covered in dirt ,recommend wheels off to check them.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 49,467 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 49,115 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 39,653 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 30,777 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 VWC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VWC, 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 VWC registered?

WJ51 VWC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WJ51 VWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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