MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,107 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is FA51 ZYT safe to buy?
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