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RJ51 OGX

2001 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 OGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 114,946 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 114,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 113,299 miles

both main center brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear transverse arm bushes perished

both rear tyres on ware limit

rear discs and pads getting warn

Fail 4 Sep 2013 113,278 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both main center brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear transverse arm bushes perished

both rear tyres on ware limit

rear discs and pads getting warn

Pass 13 Sep 2012 108,848 miles

both rear transverse suspension arms bushes slightly perished

bothn rear tyres on inner edges close to limit

brake fluid level close to min

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Sep 2012 108,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear transverse suspension arms bushes slightly perished

bothn rear tyres on inner edges close to limit

brake fluid level close to min

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2011 101,765 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Sep 2011 101,765 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,427 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2010 93,379 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,423 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 62,490 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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RJ51 OGX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RJ51 OGX, 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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RJ51 OGX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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