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RV51 FHS

2001 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

104,246 mi
Last recorded104,246 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV51 FHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 104,246 miles

Front both macpherson strut top mountings worn.

Nearside Front brake rubbing.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 104,246 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both macpherson strut top mountings worn.

Nearside Front brake rubbing.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 103,093 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 103,093 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advanced corrosion to exhaust centre section.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Reverse lights inoperative.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 101,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake rubbing.

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 101,070 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,348 miles

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

Nsr brake disc badly corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 98,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Nsr brake disc badly corroded

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,756 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,542 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2013 91,542 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advanced corrosion to rear brake discs.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 75,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,969 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 69,969 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 64,008 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,798 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 56,790 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 49,027 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 38,959 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 38,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front 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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RV51 FHS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV51 FHS, 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 RV51 FHS registered?

RV51 FHS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is RV51 FHS safe to buy?

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