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FX51 GJB

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

193,461 mi
Last recorded193,461 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2018 193,461 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both back to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

front wings have tape over suspected holes ,advised to get repaired

Fail 27 Feb 2018 193,414 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort nothing (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort nothing (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both back to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 180,019 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 179,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 169,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 169,663 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 155,461 miles

rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 155,316 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 16 Aug 2013 142,871 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,263 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

n/s & o/s front suspension top bearings stiff in operation

Fail 10 Aug 2012 134,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2x front to rear brake pipes corroding

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s & o/s front suspension top bearings stiff in operation

n/s headlamp main beam bulb incorrectly fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2011 126,638 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorating

engine oil sump corroded through & leaking oil

rubber boots split on n/s & o/s front anti-roll bar links

Fail 10 Aug 2011 126,637 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section deteriorating

engine oil sump corroded through & leaking oil

n/s front & both rear brakes binding slightly

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

rubber boots split on n/s & o/s front anti-roll bar links

Pass 16 Aug 2010 114,992 miles

rubber boot on n/s front anti-roll bar link top joint split

Fail 16 Aug 2010 114,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ENGINE OIL BELOW MINIMUM MARK ON DOPSTICK, Had to top up before test - 1 litre oil

rubber boot on n/s front anti-roll bar link top joint split

Pass 1 Sep 2009 102,222 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 96,694 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 96,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 86,449 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 86,449 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,826 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 75,826 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,082 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 GJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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