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HJ51 TWG

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,742 mi
Last recorded91,742 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TWG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2019 91,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor missing (1.6 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 91,724 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 91,742 miles

Head Lamp Insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 91,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 1 Oct 2016 91,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 91,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 91,742 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 91,742 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,742 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Aug 2014 91,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2013 91,742 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)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2013 91,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 91,742 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 91,742 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear wiper poor clearance. Brake warning light stays on.

both front tyres are worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,730 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 79,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 79,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 70,854 miles

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

all tyre side walls are perished

brake pedal anti-slip is wearing thin

Pass 7 Apr 2008 61,594 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,380 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,270 miles

brake fluid spillage down inner wing

engine making a strange noise on tickover

front of engine oily

nearside front inner c v gaiter wet

offside scuttle panel trim clip missing

Pass 26 Aug 2005 39,572 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 TWG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TWG, 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 HJ51 TWG registered?

HJ51 TWG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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