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SL51 JXS

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,943 mi
Last recorded195,943 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL51 JXS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 195,943 miles

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))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 195,942 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 187,474 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 187,477 miles

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))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 181,414 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 172,389 miles

Offside Front coil spring slightly corroded

both front lower swivel boots slightly perished

Pass 19 Oct 2016 161,523 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 151,248 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 143,057 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 132,647 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 123,671 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 123,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 113,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,497 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 97,881 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 86,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

long hand brake travel

Fail 25 Sep 2008 86,486 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,612 miles

Windscreen damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2006 65,487 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 65,487 miles

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?

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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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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