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WK51 XUO

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,447 mi
Last recorded139,447 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 XUO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 139,447 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 139,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 132,896 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres wearing thin

rear brake discs deteriorated

Pass 2 Nov 2017 124,972 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 117,740 miles

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,333 miles

nearside front cv gaiter deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2014 105,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

emissions results difficult to achieve

Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2012 94,017 miles

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

both sides rear, brake pads wearing low

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

Pass 4 Nov 2011 89,179 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,451 miles

discs pitted

front anti roll bar drop links have some play

Pass 6 Nov 2009 77,745 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 77,745 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

fuel filter is corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 70,254 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 61,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 61,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 52,155 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 52,155 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XUO is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO registered?

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

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