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HJ51 TVT

2001 Volvo V40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,038 mi
Last recorded87,038 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TVT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 87,038 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion present to suspension components and underside

exhaust system badly corroded at rear joint

Fail 15 Jan 2025 87,038 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

corrosion present to suspension components and underside

exhaust system badly corroded at rear joint

Pass 11 Dec 2023 86,644 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 79,916 miles

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

stone chip in screen

Fail 15 Feb 2023 79,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

stone chip in screen

Pass 1 Mar 2022 75,801 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inside

Fail 26 Feb 2022 75,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides near limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 7 Apr 2021 74,269 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 73,357 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2020 73,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 71,275 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 71,274 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,268 miles

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

advise rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 65,206 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 65,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 55,996 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 52,347 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,148 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,217 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 40,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 40,351 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 35,628 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,165 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 27,301 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 23,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 23,730 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 20,886 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 20,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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HJ51 TVT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HJ51 TVT, 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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HJ51 TVT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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