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SJ51 VFT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

146,844 mi
Last recorded146,844 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ51 VFT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 146,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Jul 2018 135,211 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

corrosion to sills , suspension component mountings and front wings

front suspension ball joint dust covers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2017 124,016 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Fail 10 Jul 2017 124,016 miles

Corrosion on front brake discs

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt near side and off side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Slight corrosion on off side rear brake pipe

Pass 4 Feb 2016 118,946 miles

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jan 2015 113,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

Fail 29 Jan 2015 113,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 21 Feb 2014 110,397 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2014 110,397 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 107,214 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2012 103,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2012 103,530 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 99,543 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,680 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 91,680 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,006 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 76,787 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,660 miles

both front tyres appox 2 1/2 mm

n/s/front tyre worn on inner edge

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 VFT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SJ51 VFT, 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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SJ51 VFT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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