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WJ51 VWH

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

53,859 mi
Last recorded53,859 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 VWH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 53,859 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has two nail ,may require attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre on 2 mm ,may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r, n/s/r may require attention SOON (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON (0.1 (b))

engine light is on

Fail 17 Aug 2026 53,853 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/f, n/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view may require attention (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has two nail ,may require attention SOON (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and tyre on 2 mm ,may require attention (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r, n/s/r may require attention SOON (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON (0.1 (b))

engine light is on

Pass 19 Aug 2025 42,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge slightly worn , tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r, n/s/r ,may require attention (4.4.3 (a))

engine light is on

service light is on

Fail 19 Aug 2025 42,470 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer edge slightly worn , tyre on 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre on 3 mm

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r, n/s/r ,may require attention (4.4.3 (a))

engine light is on

service light is on

Pass 14 Aug 2024 27,928 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split, not affecting view of road. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 23,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split, not affecting view of road. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe showing signs of corrosion. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 19,701 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 19,408 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 19,292 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 19,080 miles

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower t arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn t arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 18,586 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 18,134 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,080 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 15,985 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,882 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 14,070 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 13,471 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 12,462 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 11,496 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 10,717 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,844 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 8,647 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 7,400 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 6,540 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 VWH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 VWH, 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 VWH registered?

WJ51 VWH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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