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GL51 FHV

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

158,523 mi
Last recorded158,523 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL51 FHV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 158,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f top mount noisy

wiper arm linkage worn

Fail 28 Mar 2022 158,523 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

o/s/f top mount noisy

wiper arm linkage worn

Pass 31 Mar 2021 153,925 miles

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

small splits on front antiroll bar link boots

Pass 26 Mar 2020 150,286 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 150,286 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning light

o/s headlamp damaged

Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,173 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both & getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

bulb warning light

o/s headlamp damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 137,734 miles

o/s swivel boot perished & small splits

slight movement in front top mounts

Pass 13 Apr 2017 133,376 miles

rear brake discs worn & corroded

slight exhaust leaks

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 13 Apr 2017 133,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake discs worn & corroded

slight exhaust leaks

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 31 Mar 2016 127,821 miles

reg plate deteriorating

Fail 31 Mar 2016 127,821 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

reg plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2015 122,162 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,592 miles

number plates slightly deteriorated

rear tyres close to limits

Pass 25 Mar 2013 108,950 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 108,950 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 102,777 miles

slight play in front top mounts

Fail 24 Mar 2012 102,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in front top mounts

Pass 4 Apr 2011 94,628 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre just off limit

slight noise o/s/r bearing

sliight wear, play & movement in front suspension top mounts

small dent o/s/r inner rim

Fail 2 Apr 2011 94,628 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

n/s/f tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre just off limit

slight noise o/s/r bearing

sliight wear, play & movement in front suspension top mounts

small dent o/s/r inner rim

Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,785 miles

front discs worn & pads low

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,132 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 73,132 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 62,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 62,978 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2007 54,527 miles

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

slight wear on f.discs †slight damage o/s/f inner rim

Pass 30 Apr 2007 54,527 miles

slight wear on f.discs †slight damage o/s/f inner rim

Pass 24 Apr 2006 44,229 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 44,229 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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GL51 FHV is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GL51 FHV, 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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GL51 FHV is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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