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HG51 JZU

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,726 mi
Last recorded160,726 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 JZU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 160,726 miles

Nearside Front Outer Side marker lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken, black tape repair. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 160,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Low tread outer section worn off cuts to cords. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Side marker lamp inoperative.

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken, black tape repair. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 155,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on shock absorber

nearside and offside rear brake discs back plates holed and corroded

offside rear fog light lense broken tapped up (inner side light not working )

Fail 11 Sep 2019 155,007 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear coil spring rubbing on shock absorber

nearside and offside rear brake discs back plates holed and corroded

offside rear fog light lense broken tapped up (inner side light not working )

Pass 10 Sep 2018 148,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front service + fuel lamps on.

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 148,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front service due lamp on.

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

Nearside Rear Lower Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

fuel low lamp on.

Pass 26 May 2017 143,232 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 143,232 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer flange rusted away (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fuel pipe leaking on fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2016 138,556 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 138,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

puncture in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2015 133,974 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2015 133,974 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 124,689 miles

Advanced corrosion to both front shock absorber bodies

Advanced corrosion to rear exhaust joint

Cat converter weak operation

Corrosion to rear brake dust shields

N/s/r seat belt buckle incomplete

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Service wear to all brake discs, light scoring to rear

Pass 25 Sep 2012 113,055 miles

E.M.Light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,791 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,898 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 83,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit, plus both rear tyres worn close to legal limit, rust in near side front door skin lower edge.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 81,573 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 73,602 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Jun 2008 65,536 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 65,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 53,628 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 43,852 miles

rear registration plate starting to seperate

Fail 21 Nov 2005 43,852 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to seperate

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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HG51 JZU is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HG51 JZU, 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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HG51 JZU is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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