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FG51 JJF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,807 mi
Last recorded97,807 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 JJF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,807 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Emissions not tested exhaust detached (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

all four brake disc metal brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2017 94,080 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,319 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 2.5 to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 91,319 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on 2.5 to 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,933 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 87,933 miles

Braking system leaking Brake pope to o/s/r hose (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,048 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 76,478 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 72,140 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 72,140 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,273 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,053 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 51,021 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 42,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 33,747 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,874 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 JJF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc 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 FG51 JJF, 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 JJF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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