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WR51 DDJ

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

221,671 mi
Last recorded221,671 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 DDJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 221,671 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 221,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 211,710 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 188,502 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Fuel pipes are corroded

Slight oil leak

Under side of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Oct 2017 183,373 miles

oil leaks,suspension components+fuel lines corroding,slight play in front anti roll bar bushes+link rods

Pass 7 Nov 2016 178,823 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 178,822 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 174,525 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 167,007 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 167,007 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 157,900 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 152,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 152,117 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 148,060 miles

o/s/f bottom joint gaiter perished

o/s/r shock absorber corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 136,008 miles

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2010 136,003 miles

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2009 106,814 miles

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

n/s o/s outer rear side lights inop

Fail 28 Sep 2009 106,814 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s o/s outer rear side lights inop

Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,925 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 87,925 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,235 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 57,669 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 57,329 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 49,863 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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WR51 DDJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WR51 DDJ, 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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WR51 DDJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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