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HG51 XLF

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

178,282 mi
Last recorded178,282 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG51 XLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 178,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

nearside & offside brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

nearside & offside outer sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 12 Nov 2018 178,281 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking brake hose to caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit & slightly perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

nearside & offside brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

nearside & offside outer sill covers fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2017 213,709 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear marker light in-op

windscreen chipped

Fail 1 Nov 2017 213,708 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear marker light in-op

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Nov 2016 208,212 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

corrosion in exhaust

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

Fail 16 Nov 2016 208,212 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across to n/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front anti roll bar drop link ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

corrosion in exhaust

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion in all brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2015 203,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x 2 (2.4.G.2)

outer sills covered

Pass 22 Oct 2014 198,673 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 162,213 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust (rear silencer ) rubber mounts broken

Pass 6 Nov 2012 159,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 156,392 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 153,710 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 148,580 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 130,107 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 110,667 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 110,667 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front brake hoses showing signs of perishing.front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 25 Nov 2006 93,768 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 93,768 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 78,727 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 XLF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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