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FG51 JHU

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2024
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

98,522 mi
Last recorded98,522 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 JHU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 98,522 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 98,516 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 97,357 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Low hand brake reading

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,190 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 96,182 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2021 96,178 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front ferules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2020 95,717 miles

Both side front suspensions corroded

Both side front wings corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slight surface corrosion

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2019 94,105 miles

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

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

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

Rear chassis components corrosion.

both front outer body seal slight corrosion.

petrol cap seal slightly perished.

Fail 24 May 2019 94,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear chassis components corrosion.

both front outer body seal slight corrosion.

petrol cap seal slightly perished.

Pass 31 May 2018 91,517 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Slight corrosion on the wing but not effecting vehicle structure

fuel cap seal ageing and cracking

Fail 29 May 2018 91,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both reg light (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Slight corrosion on the wing but not effecting vehicle structure

fuel cap seal ageing and cracking

Pass 30 May 2017 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 26 May 2017 89,085 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front FOG LAMP NOT WORKING

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,395 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 87,395 miles

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

all brake discs corroded.

Pass 20 May 2015 84,045 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 82,100 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 78,602 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 73,195 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 70,775 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 70,775 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 65,949 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 62,858 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,596 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,563 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 48,763 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,110 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 41,110 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Sep 2005 34,099 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 JHU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 JHU, 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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FG51 JHU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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