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VO51 XRJ

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,298 mi
Last recorded124,298 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 XRJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 124,298 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 124,298 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 120,469 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 120,469 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 115,036 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 111,742 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 111,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing bolt missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 106,021 miles

o/s rear inner tail lamp not working

Fail 17 May 2017 106,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s rear inner tail lamp not working

Pass 23 May 2016 99,478 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 99,478 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 92,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

off side rear tyre wearing slightly on inner tread area.

Pass 3 Jun 2015 92,359 miles

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

off side rear tyre wearing slightly on inner tread area.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,325 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 76,562 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 70,337 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 70,333 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 64,564 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,487 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 53,366 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,290 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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VO51 XRJ is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VO51 XRJ, 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 VO51 XRJ registered?

VO51 XRJ is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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