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FG51 LXC

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

165,658 mi
Last recorded165,658 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LXC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 165,658 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 20 Jul 2020 165,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 164,927 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing halfway

Mil light on

Travel on parking brake lever

Pass 4 Jan 2018 156,664 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Back plates deteriorated

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 156,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Mirror insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Reservoir (2.3.3b)

Rear Back plates deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 150,814 miles

Off side front tyre wearing close to legal limit

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

Rear brakes back plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 150,812 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Off side front tyre wearing close to legal limit

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

Rear brakes back plates corroded

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 132,025 miles

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Off side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear brake dust covers corroded

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Nov 2015 132,024 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Off side rear brake disc corroded

Off side rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Rear brake dust covers corroded

Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2014 116,294 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and has surfase crackes

Fail 20 Oct 2014 116,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and has surfase crackes

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,378 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 96,378 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 90,434 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 90,434 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 84,274 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 78,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 75,203 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 75,203 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 70,885 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 70,885 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 65,699 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 59,193 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 59,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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FG51 LXC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

FG51 LXC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 October 2001.

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