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PN51 OJR

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

130,233 mi
Last recorded130,233 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN51 OJR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 130,233 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 130,233 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 122,694 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Spring Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position Lamp Not Working

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

Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 122,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Spring Corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Position Lamp Not Working

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

Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both Inner Sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 117,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective support rubbers deteriorating/cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly cracking in the rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front arm spindle bush worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition, rear underside corroded to chassis and inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroding away

Fail 1 Aug 2022 117,913 miles

Exhaust mounting defective support rubbers deteriorating/cracking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly cracking in the rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front arm spindle bush worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general condition, rear underside corroded to chassis and inner sill areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear n/s/r and o/s/r brake back plates corroding away

Pass 3 Aug 2021 110,059 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all support rubbers perishing/cracking and rear one split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing/feathered towards inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished/cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm spindle bush worn

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 105,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jul 2020 105,586 miles

Exhaust system insecure Needs new exhaust rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,270 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 94,792 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides perishing, cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 87,001 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 87,001 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 75,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 72,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 68,964 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 68,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 65,273 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 61,704 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 59,329 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 56,815 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 53,897 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,172 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 48,482 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 44,428 miles

front pads low

n/s/f tyre 2mm

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 OJR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 PN51 OJR, 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 OJR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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