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FX51 MFD

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,666 mi
Last recorded116,666 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX51 MFD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 116,666 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 116,666 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,380 miles

exhaust condition

f tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Aug 2013 105,847 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 105,847 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 96,427 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 93,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s/f seatbelt slow to pull out

Pass 6 Aug 2010 91,982 miles

damage to offside front wheel rim on inner edge

offside rear tyre depth getting low

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

slight corrosion on front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

damage to offside front wheel rim on inner edge

offside front tyre depth low on edges

offside rear tyre depth getting low on edges

pin hole on nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 4 Aug 2009 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on rear exhaust silencer joints

damage to offside front wheel rim on inner edge

offside front tyre depth low on edges

offside rear tyre depth getting low on edges

pin hole on nearside outer driveshaft gaiter

Pass 9 Aug 2008 81,407 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,493 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 61,538 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 61,538 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight exhaust leak in manifold area

Pass 1 Aug 2005 48,963 miles

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

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

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 MFD is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MFD, 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 MFD is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 2001.

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