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AJ51 OKH

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,629 mi
Last recorded170,629 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 OKH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 170,629 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front exhaust flex worn

o/s front brake flexy loose at centre mount,clip missing

o/s steering rack boot damp

rear brake disc pads low?

rear exhaust patched

Fail 15 Feb 2017 170,625 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front exhaust flex worn

o/s front brake flexy loose at centre mount,clip missing

o/s steering rack boot damp

rear brake disc pads low?

rear exhaust patched

Pass 15 Feb 2016 168,176 miles

Clip missing o/s front flex you brake pipe

Rear fuel pipes and filter corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2016 168,149 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on main beam O/s (1.7.5a)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly N/s front (2.5.B.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed O/s rear metal strands showing + nail in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)

Clip missing o/s front flex you brake pipe

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

Rear fuel pipes and filter corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 164,076 miles

EML on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front exhaust flex worn

rear brake discs corroded

surface cut o/s rear tyre sidewall

Fail 9 Feb 2015 164,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

EML on

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front exhaust flex worn

rear brake discs corroded

surface cut o/s rear tyre sidewall

Pass 7 Feb 2014 153,046 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

long chassis brake pipe joint damp?

n/sa front tyre 2-3mm

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2014 153,006 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

long chassis brake pipe joint damp?

n/sa front tyre 2-3mm

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2013 147,694 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 147,694 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 144,726 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 144,726 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 141,294 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 135,583 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2010 135,583 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 125,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,145 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 114,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,634 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 82,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Handbrake lever has a lot of travel. N/s/f seatbelt clasp stiff.

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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AJ51 OKH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ51 OKH, 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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AJ51 OKH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 2001.

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