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GJ51 TLF

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

102,075 mi
Last recorded102,075 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 TLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 102,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 102,075 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 95,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 78,595 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,592 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 72,450 miles

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity boot has a slight leakage of grease.

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

Fail 27 Sep 2021 72,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer constant velocity boot has a slight leakage of grease.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,970 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 68,327 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 67,233 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight grease leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight grease leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 67,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight grease leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight grease leak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,768 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 65,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 63,614 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 61,479 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,921 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 56,218 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,574 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 52,574 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,711 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 44,670 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 40,708 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 40,708 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 36,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 31,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,666 miles

Both inner rear side lights are not working.

The auxilary pump on the service brake system may not be working.

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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GJ51 TLF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 GJ51 TLF, 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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GJ51 TLF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 September 2001.

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