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FX51 GHM

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,944 mi
Last recorded141,944 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 141,944 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 141,942 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 128,441 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 124,480 miles

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

Nearside rack ball end worn.

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

Offside Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 124,474 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rack ball end worn.

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

Offside Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 6 Aug 2014 116,374 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 106,047 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,609 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 98,605 miles

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

Offside Front Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 92,044 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 84,443 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 84,442 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 75,163 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 65,523 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 55,101 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,354 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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FX51 GHM is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GHM, 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 GHM registered?

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

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