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FG51 LXN

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

89,836 mi
Last recorded89,836 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 LXN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 89,836 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 89,836 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam on both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 84,890 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 84,890 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,062 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 50 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect reaflector insecure (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,712 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 73,712 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 67,650 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 58,923 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 56,658 miles

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

heavy wear ridge on front discs

Fail 30 Mar 2012 56,658 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

heavy wear ridge on front discs

Pass 14 Apr 2011 52,976 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 52,975 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 46,798 miles

advise condition of n/s/f tyre wear the old broken sping has been rubbing

Fail 12 Apr 2010 46,798 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

advise condition of n/s/f tyre wear the old broken sping has been rubbing

Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,563 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 34,641 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 34,639 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,457 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 26,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,903 miles

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

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 LXN is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

FG51 LXN is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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