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FH51 THX

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

126,741 mi
Last recorded126,741 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH51 THX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2009 126,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 126,741 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 110,816 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 110,816 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 May 2007 94,396 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 73,476 miles

near side rear tyre wearing close to legal limit †off side frear tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 26 May 2005 54,947 miles
Fail 25 May 2005 54,940 miles

Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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FH51 THX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 FH51 THX, 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 FH51 THX registered?

FH51 THX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2001.

Is FH51 THX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH51 THX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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