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GF51 HFT

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,713 mi
Last recorded41,713 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 HFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 41,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 40,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 39,145 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 37,227 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 37,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cover split to excess (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inner sidelight not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 34,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 34,142 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 33,564 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,343 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 28,923 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 27,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 25,232 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 25,232 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 23,389 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,843 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 19,075 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 18,030 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 15,330 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 13,683 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,331 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 8,954 miles

slight mis-alignment of the two sections of the o/s/f anti roll bar bush, but secure.

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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GF51 HFT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GF51 HFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF51 HFT registered?

GF51 HFT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 October 2001.

Is GF51 HFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF51 HFT shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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