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FJ51 ORZ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,520 mi
Last recorded151,520 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 ORZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 151,520 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 151,520 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 140,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 140,830 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 132,359 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 132,359 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2014 124,907 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 116,625 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off/side rear outer side light.

Fail 22 Jul 2013 116,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Off/side rear outer side light.

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 111,415 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 102,734 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 91,241 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,241 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,816 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,222 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 74,222 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 59,679 miles

rear n0 plate slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2006 45,196 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 3 Aug 2005 28,868 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 ORZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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