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FA51 ZYT

2001 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

187,107 mi
Last recorded187,107 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Volvo V4097,793 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA51 ZYT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2017 187,107 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet. (6.4.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) Centre and rear of front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded. (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

All rear antiroll bar bushes splitting, and suspension bushes worn in general.

Front brake pads well worn and brake fluid level close to minimum.

Headlamp aims and images just within set limits.

Nsr tyre tread worn.

Osf outer wing corroded.

Outer plastic cover sills fitted.

Rear underside very rusty in places and petrol tank straps corroded.

Slight movement of indicator and wiper arm binnacle.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 175,017 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 175,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 161,352 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 161,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2014 147,272 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 131,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 121,944 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 121,903 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 111,374 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 91,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 83,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 71,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 59,674 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FA51 ZYT is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FA51 ZYT, 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 FA51 ZYT registered?

FA51 ZYT is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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The MOT history for FA51 ZYT shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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