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SJ51 FHR

2001 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

178,439 mi
Last recorded178,439 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 FHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 178,439 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 168,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 168,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 159,063 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)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 159,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.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)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 144,707 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 144,707 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

offside rear tyre mis-shaped

Pass 8 Dec 2011 129,704 miles

resecure no plate

slight run out on ft discs

Fail 8 Dec 2011 129,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

resecure no plate

slight run out on ft discs

Fail 15 Dec 2010 114,087 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 114,087 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 101,375 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 89,779 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,690 miles

(adivse) under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 73,021 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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SJ51 FHR is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ51 FHR, 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 SJ51 FHR registered?

SJ51 FHR is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 2001.

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