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WU51 ZSG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

125,590 mi
Last recorded125,590 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 ZSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 125,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 125,291 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 123,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 118,473 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 114,268 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,397 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 105,330 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 105,240 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 102,459 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 96,119 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2013 96,112 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 87,571 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 87,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 78,037 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 68,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 58,296 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,724 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 29,024 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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WU51 ZSG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WU51 ZSG, 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 WU51 ZSG registered?

WU51 ZSG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is WU51 ZSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU51 ZSG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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