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WR51 VXT

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,590 mi
Last recorded101,590 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR51 VXT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,104 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 92,912 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 92,912 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement Parking brake (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 88,975 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 88,975 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 84,388 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 77,326 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2013 77,326 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 68,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,857 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,031 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,663 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Dec 2007 20,845 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear 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)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 20,845 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 16,683 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 13,877 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 VXT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc 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 WR51 VXT, 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

How do I check the history of WR51 VXT?

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What year was WR51 VXT registered?

WR51 VXT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 December 2001.

Is WR51 VXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR51 VXT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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