MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,267 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All 4 brake discs slightly corroded
Both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Staying on (8.2.1.2 (h))
All 4 brake discs slightly corroded
Both rear shock absorber casings heavily corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear silencer joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Both shock absorber casings corroded
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Rubber seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Excessively corroded/burst under pressure (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section to rear silencer joint heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Both shock absorber casings corroded
EXHAUST BLOWING CENTER TO REAR BOX
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear inner side light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front tyre below limit on inner edge.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RG51 JLG is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 RG51 JLG, 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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RG51 JLG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2001.
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