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WL51 AHE

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

62,743 mi
Last recorded62,743 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL51 AHE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 62,743 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 61,730 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 60,490 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 59,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 57,909 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,821 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,380 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 53,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,520 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 48,078 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 44,563 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 41,412 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 38,773 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 34,701 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,368 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 32,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 30,022 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 27,151 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,300 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 21,702 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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WL51 AHE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 WL51 AHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WL51 AHE registered?

WL51 AHE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

Is WL51 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL51 AHE shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WL51 AHE have outstanding finance?

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