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X961 FJH

2001 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,160 mi
Last recorded166,160 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 FJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 166,160 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear disc back plate becoming corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 166,160 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear disc back plate becoming corroded.

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid becoming low

eml light on

Pass 10 Oct 2014 144,809 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 144,524 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,562 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 124,466 miles

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 5 Sep 2012 124,466 miles

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

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 14 Sep 2011 119,308 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 113,970 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 113,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2009 105,912 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 97,718 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 88,379 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 78,881 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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X961 FJH is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X961 FJH, 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 X961 FJH registered?

X961 FJH is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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