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HN51 OMG

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

238,536 mi
Last recorded238,536 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 OMG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 238,536 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 238,530 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front under inflated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 222,147 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 214,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 207,942 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 200,079 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 189,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs pitted & lightly corroded.

Slightly damp around a power steering pipe/hose - no obvious leak.

Wear noted to front brake discs & pads low.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 168,729 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 143,540 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2009 143,540 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 117,906 miles

both front and rear number plates water marked

oil leak from engine

stone chip noted in windscreen

Pass 26 Feb 2007 93,438 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,349 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 OMG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 HN51 OMG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HN51 OMG registered?

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

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