2001 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · AV51 HWP
2001 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2001. Recorded mileage 111,485 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,485 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AV51 HWP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/06/2026
- 111,485 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for Volvo V40
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
AV51 HWP Mileage History
- 19/06/2024101,579 mi
- 19/06/2024101,579 mi
- 20/06/2025107,270 mi+5,691 mi
- 26/06/2025107,292 mi+22 mi
- 30/06/2026111,485 mi+4,193 mi
Average of roughly 4,883 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
AV51 HWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Volvo V40 (AV51 HWP) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 30 June 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Steering (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut not done up (2.1.3 (d))”.
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