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WV51 GKF

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,929 mi
Last recorded193,929 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV51 GKF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 193,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 193,921 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake disc is corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc is heavily corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake disc is corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded on both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tailgate slightly loose both rear tailgate rams weak (6.2.1 (a) (i))

all 4 brake disc back plates are heavily corroded and falling to pieces

both rear tyres are 9 years old

engine is intermittently cutting out

Pass 4 Apr 2023 193,547 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 193,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 192,071 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front close to excessive (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 189,645 miles

Nearside Rear radius arm has slight play

Pass 18 Mar 2020 186,934 miles

Both front struts, top mounting - play -

Nearside Rear horizontal link, play outer bush (dumbell bar)

Pass 8 Apr 2019 184,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement short, horizontal link (dumbell) - outer bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 182,347 miles

rear arm bushes worn

Pass 1 Apr 2017 179,402 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 178,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear wheel slightly binding

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2015 176,419 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Near-side front seat belt, latch sticky.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 174,785 miles

Near-side rear chassis leg - corroded.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 174,785 miles

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

Near-side rear chassis leg - corroded.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Mar 2013 173,295 miles

n/s/r tyre worn edges

wear all disc

Pass 23 Mar 2012 170,148 miles

wear all disc

Pass 18 Mar 2011 165,679 miles

front disc lipped

Pass 23 Mar 2010 161,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 161,089 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2009 157,811 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 157,811 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 154,701 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 150,867 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 142,120 miles

advise....front and rear brake pads worn low

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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WV51 GKF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV51 GKF, 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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WV51 GKF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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