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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
(1.1A.2)The nearside position lamps do not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.1A.2)The offside position lamps do not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.1A.3d)The nearside rear position lamp illumination is deteriorating
(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating
(1.1C.1a)The nearside rear number plate lamp does not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.1C.1a)The offside rear number plate lamp does not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp lens/glass is obscured by the wiper arm/blade,although not affecting the horizontal and image break point,light output of the headlamp
(1.7.5a)The offside front headlamp glass is slightly damaged not affecting the image or light output at the time of the inspection
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe is corroding
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
(1.1A.2)The nearside position lamps do not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.1A.2)The offside position lamps do not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.1A.3d)The nearside rear position lamp illumination is deteriorating
(1.1A.3d)The offside front position lamp illumination is deteriorating
(1.1C.1a)The nearside rear number plate lamp does not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.1C.1a)The offside rear number plate lamp does not illuminate without the ignition being switched on
(1.7.2)The nearside front headlamp lens/glass is obscured by the wiper arm/blade,although not affecting the horizontal and image break point,light output of the headlamp
(1.7.5a)The offside front headlamp glass is slightly damaged not affecting the image or light output at the time of the inspection
(3.1.6b)The park brake lever working travel is operating close to the end
(3.5.1i)The nearside rear brake disc has evidence of over heating and brake judder
(3.5.1i)The offside rear brake disc has evidence of brake judder
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear brake pipe is corroding
THE MOTOR VEHICLES STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
(1.1A.3d)The nearside rear Optional position lamp illumination is deteriorating
(1.7.5a)The offside headlamp lens is damaged but not resulting in sharp edges due to a temporary repair completed,and not resulting in deterioration of the light output
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipes along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,which is not deep enough to expose the cords or ply at time of examination
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present,which are not deep enough to expose the cords or ply at time of examination
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band is worn unevenly
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.96mm
(5.2.5a)The centre rear three point lamp belt does not secure the tonge as intended,thus only two rear seated passengers should be carried until a repair is completed
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer flange has a slight leak present
(8.3.1b)Stickers secured to the windscreen zone A must not be fitted
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
(1.1A.3d)The nearside rear Optional position lamp illumination is deteriorating
(1.7.5a)The offside headlamp lens is damaged but not resulting in sharp edges due to a temporary repair completed,and not resulting in deterioration of the light output
(3.6B.2c)The front to rear brake pipes along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(4.1D.1a)The nearside front tyre outer wall has a cut present,which is not deep enough to expose the cords or ply at time of examination
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre inner wall has stress fractures present,which are not deep enough to expose the cords or ply at time of examination
(4.1E.1)The nearside front tyre at the outer side of the central band is worn unevenly
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre breadth of tread is worn down to 2.96mm
(5.2.5a)The centre rear three point lamp belt does not secure the tonge as intended,thus only two rear seated passengers should be carried until a repair is completed
(7.1.2a)The rear exhaust silencer flange has a slight leak present
(8.3.1b)Stickers secured to the windscreen zone A must not be fitted
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 OF THE ROAD TRAFFIC ACT 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new and or the owner has fitted in various locations protective covers,sealant compounds,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
SRS light on dashboard indicating a fault.
(1.7.4a)The offside headlamp glass is slightly damaged
(4.1D.1a)The nearside rear tyre wall has a slight cut present
(6.3.2a)The front number plate has 3D effect characters which might not fully comply with current regulations
(6.3.2b)The rear number plate has 3D effect characters which might not fully comply with current regulations
(8.2.2)The nearside and the offside front wiper blades are splitting
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE PRESENTER
SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT
SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS
SECTION - 6 - BODY,STRUCTURE AND GENERAL ITEMS
SECTION - 8 - DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD
The instrument display has a Air Bag warning lamp illuminated which appears not to follow the manufacturer recommendations, this lamp operation will be an mot test item for your next mot next year.
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers which are preventing a complete examination of some components and vehicle structure
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present
(3.6B.2c)The offside rear steel brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
(1.5A.1b)The nearside front indicator lamp lens is slightly damaged
(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pads are wearing thin
(3.5.1h)The nearside front brake disc faces are worn
(3.5.1h)The offside front brake disc faces are worn
(3.6B.2c)The nearside rear steel brake pipe along its length has surface corrosion present which may soon require service
(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance throughout the operating range are at 13%
off side and near side rear upper camber arm bushes split
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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WP51 XVJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 WP51 XVJ, 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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WP51 XVJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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