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RK51 HJX

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

115,782 mi
Last recorded115,782 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 HJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,782 miles

center silencer outer skin split and corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres have splitting to tread and sidewall

offside rear brake disc heavily scored on outer face

rear brake back plate corroded to excess

Fail 8 Dec 2014 115,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

center silencer outer skin split and corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres have splitting to tread and sidewall

offside rear brake disc heavily scored on outer face

rear brake back plate corroded to excess

Pass 14 Dec 2013 106,136 miles

service light displayed

Fail 9 Dec 2013 106,035 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

service light displayed

Pass 8 Dec 2012 90,895 miles

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

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

both rear suspension tierod bushes are split but no movement

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to underseal coating and fuel tank

Fail 6 Dec 2012 90,881 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both rear suspension tierod bushes are split but no movement

unable to fully inspect front to rear brake pipes due to underseal coating and fuel tank

Pass 7 Oct 2011 83,492 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 83,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2010 73,663 miles

Nearside rear flexi brake hose clip missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 73,644 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear flexi brake hose clip missing

Offside front outer c.v. joint gaiter slightly loose

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 60,994 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

n/s rear inner light inoperative

Pass 8 Sep 2009 60,994 miles

n/s rear inner light inoperative

Pass 23 Sep 2008 51,678 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 44,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 44,612 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 34,736 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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RK51 HJX is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RK51 HJX, 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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RK51 HJX is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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