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VA51 AXF

2001 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

130,970 mi
Last recorded130,970 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 AXF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,970 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipe line corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2018 130,960 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipe line corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2018 122,783 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/f & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/f & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rough when rotated (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine mil lamp on

headlamp wash & wipe missing

oil leaking from lower engine advise attention

Fail 23 Jan 2018 122,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/f & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s/f & n/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rough when rotated (2.4.G.1)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

engine mil lamp on

headlamp wash & wipe missing

oil leaking from lower engine advise attention

Pass 19 Jan 2017 111,322 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 111,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back of mid section (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder (4.1.D.1b)

Shock absorber insecure movement between shock and hub unit (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

note anti roll bar is not central

Pass 3 Dec 2015 100,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm nail inner edge un- repairable and wearing bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded signs of leak

engine light on dash

Fail 2 Dec 2015 100,461 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wear edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake slight bind when rotated by hand

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm nail inner edge un- repairable and wearing bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replace (3.5.1g)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of getting hot (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust joint heavily corroded signs of leak

engine light on dash

Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,477 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge cracked not cords/ply exposed at time of test tho advise replace.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner edge cracked not cords/ply exposed at time of test tho advise replace.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 91,918 miles

(1)Drivers wiper blade split at end.(2)Brake discs surface corrosion.(3)Rear radius arm bushes slight deterioration.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2013 91,918 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

(1)Drivers wiper blade split at end.(2)Brake discs surface corrosion.(3)Rear radius arm bushes slight deterioration.

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 87,270 miles

Engine management warning light on, indicating a fault.

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2012 87,270 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine management warning light on, indicating a fault.

Exhaust system is corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 82,081 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2010 82,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 77,622 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)

Fail 4 Dec 2009 77,622 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 71,038 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 71,306 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

N/S/R OUTER LAMP IN/OP

Pass 12 Oct 2007 57,521 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 57,521 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 46,518 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)

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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VA51 AXF is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 VA51 AXF, 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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VA51 AXF is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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