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WK51 WNX

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

130,826 mi
Last recorded130,826 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 WNX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,826 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Dec 2024 127,183 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 9 Dec 2024 127,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

parking brake travel

Pass 11 Dec 2023 122,441 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing to outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,538 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 118,495 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

brake disc back plates corroded front and rear

Pass 9 Dec 2021 113,421 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 113,421 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 107,425 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 101,644 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,917 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 96,917 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 91,924 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 86,602 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 86,602 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 81,372 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,972 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 75,972 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 69,864 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 69,864 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 63,147 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 63,147 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 58,119 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 52,545 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 47,644 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 42,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 36,536 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,659 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 25,186 miles

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

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

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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WK51 WNX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WK51 WNX, 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 WK51 WNX registered?

WK51 WNX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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The MOT history for WK51 WNX shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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