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FP51 VHB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,743 mi
Last recorded143,743 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP51 VHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 143,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper lower section damaged

offside and nearside front tyres have surface cracking to tyre wall no cords exposed at time of test

Fail 17 Dec 2020 143,743 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front bumper lower section damaged

offside and nearside front tyres have surface cracking to tyre wall no cords exposed at time of test

Pass 12 Dec 2019 135,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 135,692 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,145 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,070 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,675 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Dec 2015 110,052 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

Rear anti roll bar links worn

both lower rear track arms bushes worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 16 Dec 2014 105,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 99,843 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2012 94,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 94,237 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 88,508 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,970 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 79,970 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 73,147 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 66,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 66,031 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 58,672 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 58,672 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 48,970 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 41,768 miles

Slight wear to all four brake discs †Front brake pads worn low †Rear tyres wearing on outer edges †Front tyres wearing unevenly †Various oil leaks

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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FP51 VHB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FP51 VHB, 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 FP51 VHB registered?

FP51 VHB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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