MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,517 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner and nearside inner tail lights not working
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Inner and nearside inner tail lights not working
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.F.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear 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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FM51 YDA is a 2001 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 FM51 YDA, 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 FM51 YDA registered?
FM51 YDA is a 2001 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2001.
Is FM51 YDA safe to buy?
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