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AG51 ZHB

2001 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,271 mi
Last recorded141,271 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG51 ZHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 141,271 miles

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

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 129,341 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 129,062 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,260 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 101,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust flange correded.

Pass 25 Jun 2013 94,417 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 94,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,887 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 91,537 miles

o/s/r disc rusted

Fail 19 May 2011 91,537 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r disc rusted

Pass 1 Jun 2010 89,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever has long travel.

strongly advise both sides rear discs slightly pitted.

strongly advise clean ing under rear wheel arches.

Fail 26 May 2010 89,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever has long travel.

strongly advise both sides rear discs slightly pitted.

strongly advise clean ing under rear wheel arches.

Pass 12 May 2009 76,477 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 60,205 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 51,084 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 42,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear outer side lights not working

Fail 6 Dec 2005 42,711 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

rear outer side lights not working

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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AG51 ZHB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AG51 ZHB, 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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AG51 ZHB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 2001.

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