MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded
both front lower swivel boots slightly perished
BALL JOINT GAITERS ARE PERISHED
FRONT TYRES ARE WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
OIL LEAK
REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN
SCREEN IS DAMAGED
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTED
CORROSION ON VARIOUS FUEL PIPES
N/S FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT GAITER IS PERISHED
O/S FRONT LOCKING WHEEL NUT IS DAMAGED
OIL LEAKS
REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE RUSTED AND WORN
REAR TIE BARS BUSHES ARE PERISHED AND WORN
RUN OUT ON THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
SCREEN IS DAMAGED
VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES ARE RUSTING
Oil leak
exhaust is corroded
n/s front brake is slower to operate
rear tie bars pins and bushes worn
various ball joint gaiters perished
various brake pipes are rusted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre cracking
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre has worn uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s rear tyre has worn uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake discs are worn
emissions clean no print out
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
cut offside rear tyre
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
long hand brake travel
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
long hand brake travel
Windscreen damaged
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SL51 JXS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SL51 JXS, 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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SL51 JXS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 2001.
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