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HW51 FCL

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,190 mi
Last recorded114,190 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 FCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2012 114,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 96,818 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,753 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 72,120 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 66,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 59,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 51,030 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 51,030 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 42,262 miles

near side rear tyre cut in tread,not showing cords

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 FCL is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FCL, 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 HW51 FCL registered?

HW51 FCL is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

Is HW51 FCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 FCL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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