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HN51 BWJ

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

118,509 mi
Last recorded118,509 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 BWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 118,509 miles

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

front number plate poor condition

fuel fliter and pipes corroded

n/s rear shock slight mist of oil

o/s rear tie rods upper and lower bushes poor condition

oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2014 118,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front number plate poor condition

fuel fliter and pipes corroded

n/s rear shock slight mist of oil

o/s rear tie rods upper and lower bushes poor condition

oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2013 114,102 miles

handbrake travel

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 19 Jun 2013 114,102 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

handbrake travel

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 21 Jun 2012 105,921 miles

air bag light on

genaral corrosion forming rear chassis

hand brake travel

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

o/s front tyre geting low

rear fuel pipes forming rust

rear number plate poor condition

rear tie bar rubber bushes poor condition

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2012 105,897 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag light on

genaral corrosion forming rear chassis

hand brake travel

o/s front brake pipe forming rust

o/s front tyre geting low

rear fuel pipes forming rust

rear number plate poor condition

rear tie bar rubber bushes poor condition

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,409 miles

front brake disc/s worn

genaral corrosion rear chassis

o/s front metal brake pipe forming rust

o/s rear tyre on the limit of 1.6mm

rear fuel pipes corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,687 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 89,687 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 77,502 miles

child seat at near side rear,seat belt unexamined

corrosion in brake pipe across rear suspension beam and front to rear brake pipes,exact condition unknown due to limited vision,advise renewing asap

near side rear tyre on the limit and distorting,advise renewing asap

Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,238 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 65,238 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,360 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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HN51 BWJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HN51 BWJ, 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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HN51 BWJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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