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FX51 KJB

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,256 mi
Last recorded103,256 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 KJB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 103,256 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 90,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 82,145 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

vehicles suspension very rusty

Fail 4 Jun 2016 82,144 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside (3.5.1i)

vehicles suspension very rusty

Pass 16 May 2015 80,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and back suspension very rusty

Pass 20 Jun 2014 72,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 19 Jun 2014 72,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,790 miles

DIRT SHIELD ROTTED O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 69,787 miles

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

DIRT SHIELD ROTTED O/S/REAR BRAKE DISC

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 66,535 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,723 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 58,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,163 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 48,005 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 43,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 33,653 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 KJB is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KJB, 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 KJB registered?

FX51 KJB is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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