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DK51 YVS

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,469 mi
Last recorded163,469 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 YVS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 163,469 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 163,464 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 157,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 157,226 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing /engine mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 151,377 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 151,373 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear indicators dim

Pass 5 Sep 2019 145,637 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 138,012 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 138,012 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen headlamp bulb appears out of position dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 131,247 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust tail pipe in poor condition

Pass 6 Sep 2016 124,692 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

service light on

Fail 6 Sep 2016 124,678 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

service light on

Pass 7 Sep 2015 119,344 miles

n/s rear tyre scrubbed and nail in tread

Fail 4 Sep 2015 119,337 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre scrubbed and nail in tread

Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,738 miles

front to rear and o/s rear metal brake pipes start of corrosion

rear brake discs scored / corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,734 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front to rear and o/s rear metal brake pipes start of corrosion

rear brake discs scored / corroded

slight bind to o/s front

Pass 6 Sep 2013 105,467 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 102,687 miles

Oil leak

slight bind on o/s rear wheel

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,528 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,607 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 90,607 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 84,609 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 84,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 79,535 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 78,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 78,961 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 74,037 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,166 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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DK51 YVS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DK51 YVS, 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 DK51 YVS registered?

DK51 YVS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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