MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,317 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery insecure
eml on
fuel filter corroded
offside front undertray becoming loose
oily residue from engine and gearbox
rear exhaust joint leaking slightly
rear indicators starting too show white light
battery insecure
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
centre rear seat belt stalk tempromantle
fuel filter heavily corroded
handbrake close to no reserve travel
near side rear brake pads low
near side rear lower stabiliser arm inner bush de bonded
near side rear tyre wearing on edges
near side rear wheel binding slightly
off side rear lower stabiliser arm inner bush de bonded
rear indicators starting too show white light
slight blow rear back box
slight front imbalance 13%
slight oil leak from sump bung
slight play off side front upper inner stabiliser arm bush
battery insecure
centre rear seat belt stalk tempromantle
fuel filter heavily corroded
handbrake close to no reserve travel
near side rear brake pads low
near side rear lower stabiliser arm inner bush de bonded
near side rear tyre wearing on edges
near side rear wheel binding slightly
off side rear lower stabiliser arm inner bush de bonded
rear indicators starting too show white light
slight blow rear back box
slight front imbalance 13%
slight oil leak from sump bung
slight play off side front upper inner stabiliser arm bush
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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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FG51 YLS is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FG51 YLS, 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 FG51 YLS registered?
FG51 YLS is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 2001.
Is FG51 YLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG51 YLS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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