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FX51 GGB

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,805 mi
Last recorded114,805 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GGB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 114,805 miles

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2025 111,048 miles

front brake pipes covered in grease

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 12 Jul 2024 107,602 miles

All underbody slightly corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Os ns brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 4 Jul 2024 107,565 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

All underbody slightly corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc guard corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Os ns brake pipes covered in grease

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both shock absorbers corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 106,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

general corrosion to underneath components / chassis / floor / suspension components

Fail 26 Jun 2023 106,386 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

general corrosion to underneath components / chassis / floor / suspension components

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,638 miles

general corrosion to underneath components

Fail 22 Jul 2022 104,630 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to undeneath components

general corrosion to underneath components

Pass 10 Aug 2021 102,673 miles

general corrosion to underneath components

o/s/f anti roll bar drop link rubber damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2020 100,789 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at front greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

underside of vehicle has corrosion, withstood CAT

Pass 13 Aug 2019 97,811 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front and n/s/rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,958 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,005 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 80,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 75,724 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,705 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 68,951 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 64,806 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,670 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,523 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,366 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 29 Aug 2006 37,348 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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FX51 GGB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 FX51 GGB, 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 FX51 GGB registered?

FX51 GGB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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