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WR51 FNG

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

143,814 mi
Last recorded143,814 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 FNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 143,814 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 143,752 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 132,438 miles

both front lower ball joint boots split

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear stabiliser bushes slight perished

both rear trailing arm stabiliser links bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

child seat fitted

exhaust slightly deteriated

nearside front anti roll bar drop link boot split

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

offside rear indicator slight discoloured

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 25 Oct 2011 132,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both front lower ball joint boots split

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear stabiliser bushes slight perished

both rear trailing arm stabiliser links bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement

child seat fitted

exhaust slightly deteriated

nearside front anti roll bar drop link boot split

nearside rear tyre inner wall cut but not deep enought to reach ply or cords

offside rear indicator slight discoloured

rear anti roll bar bushes perished

Fail 9 Nov 2010 127,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

near side inner tail lamp not working

Pass 9 Nov 2010 127,960 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

near side inner tail lamp not working

Pass 11 Nov 2009 122,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2009 122,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 116,018 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 116,018 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 109,038 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 98,114 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 98,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 FNG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 WR51 FNG, 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 WR51 FNG registered?

WR51 FNG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 2001.

Is WR51 FNG safe to buy?

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