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HG51 FZE

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,716 mi
Last recorded105,716 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 FZE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 150,702 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,646 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to feather on inner edge

Rear exhaust joint flange corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 82,966 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 2 Sep 2016 82,966 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Sep 2015 76,035 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 68,175 miles

Both rear upper suspension arm inner boses deteriorated.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 68,175 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear upper suspension arm inner boses deteriorated.

Front brake pads worn low.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/f arb link covers cracking.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,634 miles

Both front anti roll bar link boots perished

Both wiper blades split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 5 Sep 2013 60,633 miles

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

Both front anti roll bar link boots perished

Both wiper blades split

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 52,616 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,677 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 35,235 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 35,235 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Front discs heavily lipped.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,587 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 17,230 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 17,230 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2007 8,957 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 8,464 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 7,636 miles

offside headlamp aim on upper limit

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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HG51 FZE is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HG51 FZE, 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 HG51 FZE registered?

HG51 FZE is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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