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PN51 OJA

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

71,788 mi
Last recorded71,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 OJA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 71,788 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 63,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 63,108 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 62,332 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 62,332 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 61,074 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 61,074 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres starting to feather on inner edges 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,211 miles

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge 195/60/15

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread starting to fade slightly (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 58,776 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 57,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 57,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wipers torn

Pass 11 Aug 2014 56,555 miles

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

Rear brake backplates corroded to excess . Exhaust middle and rear corroded . Nearside rear brake pipe clip corroded .

Pass 19 Aug 2013 55,174 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear back plate corroded

offside rear back plate corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2013 55,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear back plate corroded

offside rear back plate corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,716 miles

near side and off side rear back plates corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2012 52,716 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

near side and off side rear back plates corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 50,212 miles

near side and off side rear back plates corroding

Fail 25 Aug 2011 50,212 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

near side and off side rear back plates corroding

near side and off side track rod end tracking arm nuts loose

Pass 28 Aug 2010 46,541 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs lipped and scored

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,026 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 42,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front wipers torn

o/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2008 37,343 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 37,343 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 31,962 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 31,962 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

o/s and n/s wiper blades split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,370 miles

nearside rear bumper running light not working

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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PN51 OJA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 PN51 OJA, 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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PN51 OJA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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