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HJ51 TVZ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,842 mi
Last recorded138,842 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 138,842 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre devoid of tread on outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated going to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perished/cracked

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated going to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seats folded down ()

Pass 15 Nov 2018 135,999 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2017 132,260 miles

Offside tail light has minor damage

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2016 124,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 122,585 miles

front to rear fuel / brake pipes painted up

fuel /brake pipoes painted up

o/s/f tyre on 2.5 mm

Fail 23 Oct 2015 122,584 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s/r outter tail lamp (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s/r (3.5.1i)

front to rear fuel / brake pipes painted up

fuel /brake pipoes painted up

o/s/f tyre on 2.5 mm

Pass 6 Nov 2014 118,925 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

corrosion on both front brake discs

corrosion on both rear brake discs

fuel filter corroded

fuel pipes at rear corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 114,404 miles

nearside rear suspension tie bar bushes perished, no excessive movement

offside rear suspension tie bar bushes perished, no excessive movement

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 5 Nov 2012 110,222 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 110,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 104,648 miles

airbag warning lamp indicates a fault

Pass 14 Apr 2011 90,399 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 90,390 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2010 80,604 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 71,125 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 71,125 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 71,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres worn at edges

Fail 28 Aug 2008 64,845 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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)

both rear tyres 2mm on edge

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 28 Aug 2008 64,845 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)

both rear tyres 2mm on edge

rear number plate slightly faded

Fail 30 Aug 2007 54,974 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 54,974 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,291 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 46,291 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2005 37,073 miles

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 TVZ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TVZ, 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 TVZ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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