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X251 GJH

2001 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,353 mi
Last recorded150,353 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 GJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2014 150,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 27 Dec 2012 141,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 136,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both rear tyres out of shape

engine light on

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 5mm

slight noise on valve timing control valve

small damage to front no plate

small marks in front screen

Fail 28 Oct 2011 136,542 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

engine light on

near side rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge tread 5mm

slight noise on valve timing control valve

small damage to front no plate

small marks in front screen

Pass 21 Oct 2010 128,847 miles

both rear tyres out of shape

noise on engine

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs rusting on inner face pads 50% left

both front tyres getting low 2to3mm

off side front tyre starting to wear on edges

small damage to front no plate

small marks in front screen

Fail 20 Oct 2010 128,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs rusting on inner face pads 50% left

both front tyres getting low 2to3mm

both rear tyres out of shape

noise on engine

off side front tyre starting to wear on edges

small damage to front no plate

small marks in front screen

Pass 30 Nov 2009 119,841 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small damage to front no plate

Fail 30 Nov 2009 119,841 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

small damage to front no plate

Pass 9 Dec 2008 109,417 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight damage to front no plate

small chip in front screen

Fail 9 Dec 2008 109,417 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

small chip in front screen

Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,026 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear brake discs starting to rust / pads 50% left

Pass 27 Mar 2007 90,333 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front pads 80% left

heater blower staying on

nearside rear seat belt not tested child seat fitted

slight rust on both rear brake discs †rear pads 50% left

Pass 8 Mar 2006 84,084 miles

rear pads 50% left / rear discs starting to rust

small cracks in front no plate

Fail 8 Mar 2006 84,084 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear pads 50% left / rear discs starting to rust

small cracks in front no plate

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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X251 GJH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X251 GJH, 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 X251 GJH registered?

X251 GJH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 January 2001.

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