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RO51 FUJ

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

247,090 mi
Last recorded247,090 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO51 FUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2019 247,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FUEL LINES EXCESSIVLY CORRODED

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear DISC BACK PLATE CORRODED

Pass 25 Oct 2018 245,142 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 245,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 233,076 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 233,054 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 220,658 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 211,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush inner o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 203,553 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 195,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Light surface corrosion to underside

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 182,935 miles

Corrosion on under side of car

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Heavy corrosion on brake pipes ADVISE ATTENTION SOON (pipe marked)

Heavy corrosion on fuel pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak ADVISE ATTENTION

Pass 19 Dec 2011 167,082 miles

rear discs rusted on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 149,913 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 132,180 miles

beam benders fitted to headlamps

both rear tyres out of shape

front number plate in poor condition

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,628 miles

NUMBER PLATES POOR

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 98,576 miles

stone chip n/s headlamp

Pass 19 Sep 2006 75,425 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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RO51 FUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 RO51 FUJ, 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 RO51 FUJ registered?

RO51 FUJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 2001.

Is RO51 FUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO51 FUJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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