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FJ51 AEW

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,411 mi
Last recorded141,411 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 AEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2014 141,411 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

rear wiper blade torn

slight roughness n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 30 Sep 2014 141,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front seatbelt slightly frayed

rear wiper blade torn

slight roughness n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2013 137,663 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 25 Oct 2013 137,607 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

engine light on

gearbox mountings are splitting

n/s/f tyre wall cracking

petrol tank straps are corroded

rear upper and lower stabilizer bushes are splitting

wipers are streaky

Pass 3 Nov 2012 130,129 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 123,410 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 113,900 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,696 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 104,575 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 94,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 80,465 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 66,004 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 66,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 49,398 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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FJ51 AEW is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ51 AEW, 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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FJ51 AEW is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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