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HN51 ONS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

124,876 mi
Last recorded124,876 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN51 ONS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 124,876 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight underside corrosion

Fail 29 Apr 2021 124,876 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2020 122,289 miles

oil leaks

rear tyres smooth on inner edges & perished

small splits on track rod end boots

Pass 25 Jun 2019 118,885 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 118,882 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to become detached hub/ shock bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to back ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated high (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 116,301 miles

centre to rear exhaust flange rusty slightly leaking

Fail 3 Aug 2017 116,300 miles

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

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

centre to rear exhaust flange rusty slightly leaking

Pass 4 Aug 2016 110,101 miles

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

centre silencer and over axle flange corroded

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer and over axle flange corroded

chips in windscreen

front discs heavily lipped around edges

front pads wearing low

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion

plastic sills

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

rear tyres wearing low at 3mm

slight movement in front drop links

tailgate struts weak

Pass 10 Sep 2014 96,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

over axle exhaust flange corroded

plastic sills

rear brake hose metal ends corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 90,746 miles

exhaust badly corroded

slight exhaust blow

temporary lockable fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2012 83,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

dip lights at lowest settings

front drop links showing slight lift and dust boots in poor condition

fuel cap strap broken

o/s headlamp has condensation showing inside

over axle exhaust flange showing heavy corrosion

plastic sills

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing on inside shoulders

tailgate struts weak

top engine mount showing wear

Fail 28 Aug 2012 83,978 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in windscreen

dip lights at lowest settings

front drop links showing slight lift and dust boots in poor condition

fuel cap strap broken

o/s headlamp has condensation showing inside

over axle exhaust flange showing heavy corrosion

plastic sills

rear pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing on inside shoulders

tailgate struts weak

top engine mount showing wear

Pass 27 Aug 2011 76,648 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread and shoulders worn

fuel cap strap broken

minor chips in windscreen

n/s/r seat belt and seat back catch not checked child seat fitted

over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded

rear tyres wearing on shoulders

tailgate struts weak

Pass 15 Sep 2010 68,217 miles

all tyre shoulders showing wear

minor chips in windscreen

slight lipping on rear discs

Pass 13 Oct 2009 60,296 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/f drive shaft seal showing oil misting

rear suspension side arm bushes showing cracks

surface cracks showing in front brake hoses

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,365 miles

front tyres wearing low on tread

o/s/r tyre showing cracks in sidewalls

tyres differant makes

Fail 15 Oct 2008 53,365 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low on tread

o/s/r tyre showing cracks in sidewalls

tyres differant makes

Pass 5 Oct 2007 47,875 miles

front tyres differant to rears

o/s/r tyre showing cracks in sidewall

rear tyres differant makes

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,053 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 34,275 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 ONS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ONS, 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 ONS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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