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FG51 DGY

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,666 mi
Last recorded189,666 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 DGY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 189,666 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2015 189,666 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 182,441 miles

N/S/F fog lamp not working

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge, also worn unevenly

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 182,441 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

N/S/F fog lamp not working

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge, also worn unevenly

O/S/R tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 171,622 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 171,595 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 170,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 166,630 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 154,078 miles

4 x rear control arm bushes worn / separating

air bag light on

front tyres worn edges (bold inners) and getting low on tread - recommend replace

n/s/f headlamp glass broken - recommend replace

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge - recommend replace

perishing to n/s/r tyre

some corrosion to exhaust

some front brake inbalance

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Oct 2010 153,967 miles

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

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

4 x rear control arm bushes worn / separating

air bag light on

front tyre getting low on tread + worn edges [inner edges bold] - recommend replace

n/s/f headlamp glass broken - recommend replace

nail in o/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge - recommend replace

perishing to n/s/r tyre

some corrosion to exhaust

some front brake inbalance

wear to front brake discs

windscreen chipped

Pass 3 Oct 2009 140,155 miles

Airbag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2009 139,836 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Airbag light on

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 126,638 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 114,925 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 100,940 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2006 100,940 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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FG51 DGY is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FG51 DGY, 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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What year was FG51 DGY registered?

FG51 DGY is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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