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FX51 GJC

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,359 mi
Last recorded132,359 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 GJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 132,359 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 132,359 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 125,625 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 125,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,739 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp bulbs not fitted correctly

Fail 22 Aug 2014 120,738 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

headlamp bulbs not fitted correctly

Pass 16 Aug 2013 103,893 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013 103,723 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 88,532 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 82,994 miles

2x front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear tyre showing some wear on inner edge.

The offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge.

The rear brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,992 miles

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

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

2x front to rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

The nearside rear tyre showing some wear on inner edge.

The offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge.

The rear brake discs showing some wear/corrosion.

Pass 22 Jul 2010 76,675 miles

The exhaust system rear flange joint is heavily corroded.

The near side front brake back plate is in poor condition due to corrosion.

The near side front brake disc inner surface is in very poor condition.

Pass 22 Jul 2009 68,859 miles

The brake pipe going to the off side rear brake hose is showing some signs of corrosion.

The exhaust system centre/rear flange joint is showing some heavy corrosion.

Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,806 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 56,129 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 56,125 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r inner side lamp not working

Pass 8 Aug 2006 50,799 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 GJC is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 GJC, 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 GJC registered?

FX51 GJC is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 2001.

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