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RG51 JLG

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,267 mi
Last recorded145,267 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 JLG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2023 145,267 miles

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))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 145,267 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 145,233 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 145,232 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,910 miles

EXHAUST BLOWING CENTER TO REAR BOX

Pass 4 Aug 2020 144,067 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 144,067 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 142,967 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 141,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 139,009 miles

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)

Fail 21 Aug 2017 139,009 miles

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)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 135,695 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge below limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 130,527 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 123,121 miles

offside rear inner side light not working

Pass 19 Aug 2013 114,001 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 105,104 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 105,104 miles

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.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,271 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,730 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 72,276 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 72,276 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 63,909 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,376 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 42,658 miles

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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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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What year was RG51 JLG registered?

RG51 JLG is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 2001.

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