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HW51 FCG

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

96,745 mi
Last recorded96,745 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 96,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 92,203 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,966 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2022 91,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 91,638 miles

under tray fitted

Rear anti roll bar is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 90,383 miles

rear chassis corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2019 88,907 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 88,907 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 87,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Rear chassis is corroded

engine is noisey

Fail 14 Sep 2018 87,427 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Rear chassis is corroded

engine is noisey

Pass 25 Sep 2017 86,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 84,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 83,166 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2015 83,138 miles

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

engine cover fitted

exhaust system corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,771 miles

stone chips in windscreen

under body around fuel tank slightly rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,303 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 78,867 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,650 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight tear in outside wall of N/S front tyre

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,855 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,085 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,623 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 44,187 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 44,166 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 32,947 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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HW51 FCG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HW51 FCG, 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 HW51 FCG registered?

HW51 FCG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 September 2001.

Is HW51 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FCG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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